I think it’s basically a trope that lawyers have some of their own language. There’s a tendency toward double negatives- “I don’t disagree with you” and the like- but there are some ways in which the general language would benefit from upgrades.
| Vernacular | Lawyer |
|---|---|
| My bad. | Mea Culpa. |
| You’re a pain. | You’re quarrelsome. |
| This sucks. | This is not conducive to good trade. |
| dumb | ill-advised |
| This paperwork looks awful. | It’s inexpertly drawn. |
| bad idea (coming from a judge) | not favored |