Legal eagle
A well-meant but nonetheless derogatory form of address used by a salesperson when addressing the legal department in the mistaken belief it will ward off, and not compound, the acute resentment the department has for him or her.
For example:
- “Hi Legal Eagles!!
- Can you turn around this tsht for me by COB?
- Thx”
Ghastly, isn’t it? Extra galling when uttered by a newly-migrated structurer who, a few short days ago, worked, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and was himself a beloved member of the legal team.
See also
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