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niggles

Lawyer speak for a minor point of discussion in contract negotiations. Often used surreptitiously
in order to try and attempt to renegotiate key provisions or even an entire contract that is close to final signing

Lawyer: "Please see the attached draft with some niggles"

Lawyer 1: "I have some niggles from my client to discuss"
Lawyer 2: "Niggles?? WTF?!? That's a whole different deal!"

by isralawyer January 20, 2011