Translate Legal Jargon into Everyday Language
Paste in confusing legal terminology and get a plain-language translation with terms explained in context. Free, instant.
Rewritten
The parties agree to "indemnify and hold harmless" each other — meaning cover any losses and not hold the other liable — for claims from a "force majeure event" (an unforeseeable event like a natural disaster that prevents someone from fulfilling the contract), "notwithstanding" (regardless of) any other part of this agreement that might say otherwise.
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About this tool
Legal writing loves terms like 'heretofore,' 'indemnify,' 'force majeure,' and 'without prejudice' — words that carry specific meaning but are opaque to most readers. This tool works word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase through a passage, defining each piece of jargon right where it appears, rather than just producing a generic rewrite. It's the right choice when you want to actually learn what specific terms mean in context, as opposed to the contract-clause-to-plain-english tool, which is better when you just want the bottom-line meaning of a whole clause.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a substitute for legal advice?
No — knowing what a term means isn't the same as understanding its legal consequences for your situation. Consult a lawyer for anything binding.
Does it explain Latin legal phrases too?
Yes — common Latin terms like 'force majeure,' 'bona fide,' or 'de facto' are translated and explained the same way as English legal jargon.
How is this different from the plain-English clause tool?
This tool defines individual terms in place so you learn the vocabulary; the clause tool rewrites the whole passage into a flowing plain-English version.