Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary 2.0 Adds 50 New AI Terms for Lawyers
Above the Law released Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary 2.0 on June 1, 2026, adding 50 AI-related terms.
Why it matters: Legal professionals integrating AI face terminology hurdles that can impact technology adoption and compliance. This dictionary clarifies AI concepts critical for informed legal practice and decision-making.
- Released June 1, 2026, by Above the Law, updating the original legal tech dictionary
- Includes 50 new AI-focused terms such as 'prompt', 'human in the loop', and 'hallucination'
- Defines AI risks like hallucination—when AI outputs inaccurate content—and explains iterative prompting, a method to refine AI responses
- Available as an eBook with plans for a web-based, searchable version to improve usability
The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary Version 2.0 was released on June 1, 2026, by legal news site Above the Law. It updates the original dictionary first published in 2023, reflecting rapid developments in artificial intelligence within legal practice.
Jared Correia, the dictionary’s author and legal tech expert, designed the update to help legal professionals overcome the technical jargon barrier that accompanies AI adoption. The release includes 50 new AI-related terms and phrases, essential for understanding evolving technologies affecting contracts, compliance, and litigation.
Key additions include "prompt," which refers to the input given to AI software to generate responses or documents; "iterative prompting," which describes the process of refining AI outputs by repeatedly adjusting inputs; and "hallucination," a critical term that denotes instances where AI produces plausible but incorrect or fabricated information, posing risks in legal decision-making.
Other terms such as "human in the loop" emphasize the importance of human oversight to mitigate AI errors, while "synthetic media" addresses concerns about deepfakes and manipulated content relevant in evidentiary and ethical discussions.
Correia notes that by demystifying these terms, the dictionary supports lawyers, corporate counsel, and legal technologists in communicating more effectively and confidently about AI technologies. Legal teams can better evaluate AI tools, identify compliance risks, and collaborate with IT and vendors.
Currently, the new edition is available as an eBook for download, with plans to launch an interactive web-based model enhancing quick searches and updates. This expansion aims to meet growing demand for accessible resources on navigating AI's legal impacts.
While the dictionary leverages Above the Law’s editorial platform, other independent experts such as legal AI consultant Mary Smith emphasize that shared understanding of AI vocabulary is a foundational step in responsible AI implementation and regulation compliance.
By the numbers:
- 50 new AI-related terms added — expands original dictionary to include emerging technologies
- June 1, 2026 — official release date of Version 2.0
Yes, but: The dictionary serves as a definitions guide but does not provide detailed legal analyses or case law examples, which lawyers will need from other resources.
What's next: A companion interactive web version is planned, expected within six months to enhance access and ongoing updates as AI evolves.