Legal Writing

Word of the Day: Liaison

By Daniel Scocco

Liaison (l?’?-z?n’) is a link, connection or bond. It is commonly used to describe a communication or co-operation between two groups or units within an organization (e.g., co-operation between two different military forces). The person who works to connect two groups or units can also be called liaison (e.g., liaison officer).

Hollywood and the Pentagon: A Dangerous Liaison (NYTimes.com)

Jonathan Martin reports that some of those supporters got together in Michigan this week to meet with Mr McCain’s social conservative liaison, Marlys Popma. (Economist.com)

Full post as published by Daily Writing Tips on September 21, 2009 (boomark / email).