Plain Language

Plain language is clear, succinct writing designed to ensure the reader understands as quickly and completely as possible.

Plain language strives to be easy to read, understand, and use. It avoids verbose, convoluted language and jargon. In many countries, laws mandate that public agencies use plain language to increase access to programs and services.

Article 2 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities define the plain language to be included as one of languages.

Read more about Plain Language:  Definition, Examples, History, Great Britain

Famous quotes containing the words plain and/or language:

    “Only the really plain people know about love—the very fascinating ones try so hard to create an impression that they very soon exhaust their talents.”
    —Katharine Hepburn (b. 1909)

    “The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language is the fruit of exercise.”
    —Edward Gibbon (1737–1794)