Definition of Laypersons

1. Noun. (plural of layperson) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Laypersons

1. layperson [n] - See also: layperson

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laypersons

layins
layland
laylock
laylocks
layman
laymen
layn
layoff
layoffs
layout
layouts
layover
layovers
laypeople
layperson
laypersons (current term)
lays
lays a foundation
lays bare
lays down
lays off
lays out
lays over
lays siege
lays up
lays waste
layshaft
layshafts
layship
laystall

Literary usage of Laypersons

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Selecting and Using a Core Reference Collection by Margaret Irby Nichols (1995)
"This guide to drugs for laypersons contains information on 400 generic ... Large libraries generally hold PDR. as well as tools designed for laypersons. ..."

2. When the Victim Is a Child by Debra Whitcomb (1992)
"In many jurisdictions laypersons are appointed to serve as guardians ad litem for ... Volunteer laypersons typically carry very small caseloads and thus can ..."

3. Sienese Renaissance Tomb Monuments by Robert Munman (1993)
"... 1 jurisconsult; 5 various laypersons (including one double tomb of the parents of a pope); 1 count; 1 lord (of Bologna); 1 lady (wife of Lord of Lucca). ..."

4. Continuing Religious Repression in China by Human Rights Watch (Organization), Asia Watch Committee (U.S.), Human Rights Watch (Organization (1993)
"... activities including clergy, laypersons and Religious Affairs Bureau cadres; and an effort to stop the "unruly growth" in conversions.9 As a result, ..."

5. Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries by Margaret I. Nicholas (1996)
"Large libraries generally hold PDR. as well as tools designed for laypersons. Physicians' Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs (Medical Economics, ..."

6. Crucibles of Hazard: Mega-Cities and Disasters in Transition by James K. Mitchell (1999)
"If we are to reap success, a commitment to mutual understanding and collaboration among academics, professionals, and laypersons who are hazard specialists ..."

7. "Every Man His Own Doctor": Popular Medicine in Early America: An Exhibition by Charles E. Rosenberg, Library Company Of Philadlephia, Library Company of Philadelphia, James N Green, William H Helfand (1998)
"laypersons in early national America would not ordinarily have attempted to ... The skills, knowledge, and responsibilities of laypersons and physicians ..."

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