TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

lay judge [1 record]

Record 1 2012-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Courts
DEF

A person sitting as a judge, usually, if not always, who is not versed or learned in the law.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribunaux
OBS

profane : qui n'est pas initié à un art, une science [...]

OBS

lay opinion = opinion de profane

OBS

lay witness = témoin profane

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: