AI dictionary for work

AI terms translated for actual work

Not for winning arguments on LinkedIn. For understanding what people mean in meetings, spotting risk, and using the term correctly when work is on the line.

Large language model (LLM)

The kind of AI behind ChatGPT and Claude.

Prompt

The instruction you give the AI.

Context window

How much the AI can "see" at once.

Hallucination

When AI invents something that sounds true.

Grounding

Giving AI source material to work from.

Citation

A pointer to evidence — not proof by itself.

RAG (retrieval-augmented generation)

Letting AI answer from a document or source collection.

Token

A chunk of text the model reads or writes.

System prompt

Hidden or standing instructions for the AI.

Model

The engine behind the AI tool.

Agent

AI that can take multiple steps or use tools.

Automation

A repeatable workflow that runs with less manual effort.

Embeddings

A way to find meaning-similar text.

Vector database

A search system for meaning, not just keywords.

Multimodal AI

AI that works with text, images, audio, or files.

Evaluation (eval)

A test for whether an AI workflow is working.

Red teaming

Trying to find failures before real users do.

AI policy

Rules for what your team may and may not do with AI.

Precedent

A previous court decision that may guide or bind later cases.

Binding authority

A source a court must follow if it applies.

Persuasive authority

A source that may influence but does not necessarily bind.

Ratio decidendi

The legal reason for the court’s decision.

Obiter dictum

Comments not necessary for the decision.

Jurisdiction

The legal power of a court or body to hear a matter.

Cause of action

The legal basis for a claim.

Remedy

What you ask the court or body to do.

Interdict

A court order stopping or requiring action.

Review (legal)

A challenge to the lawfulness of a decision-making process.

Appeal

A challenge to a decision, usually based on legal or factual error.

Prescription

A time limit after which a claim may no longer be enforceable.

Gazette

Official publication for laws, regulations, notices, and appointments.

Commencement

The date a law or section starts operating.

Knowing the word is not the skill

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