Glossary
Legal AI glossary
Legal AI borrows words from computing and from law, and uses some of them loosely. This glossary defines 25 terms in plain English, from agentic AI and retrieval-augmented generation to in-force law, tracked changes and data residency, and says where each one shows up in Consilena.
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- Citation verificationChecking that a cited authority exists, applies on the relevant date and supports the proposition it is cited for.
- ClauseA numbered provision of a contract dealing with a particular subject.
- Contract reviewReading a contract against a client’s position and the governing law to identify risks and changes to propose.
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- Large language model (LLM)An AI model trained on very large amounts of text to understand and generate language.
- Legal professional privilegeThe protection from disclosure of confidential communications between lawyers and clients, and of material prepared for litigation.
- Legal researchFinding, reading and checking the law that applies to a legal question.
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How to use the glossary
Each entry gives a one-line definition, a short explanation and, where it applies, how the term shows up in Consilena. Definitions are general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is legal AI?
Software that uses AI models, usually large language models, for legal tasks such as research, contract review and drafting. Its output still needs checking by a person.
What is the difference between RAG and a plain chatbot?
A plain chatbot answers from what the model learned in training. Retrieval-augmented generation first finds relevant source text and gives it to the model, so the answer can cite it.
What does in-force law mean?
The version of a provision that has legal effect on a given date, as opposed to a repealed, amended or not yet commenced version.
Consilena is a software provider, not a law firm. AI output is not legal advice — consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.
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