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The phrase 'a layperson' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to refer to a person who does not have professional knowledge or experience in a particular field. For example: To better understand the legal documents, I consulted a lawyer, rather than relying on my interpretation as a layperson.
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As a layperson, I couldn't help but respect their authority.
"This is far too complex a matter," Mr. Wyda said, "for a layperson to represent themselves".
That work, in turn, was reviewed by another committee, which included a layperson.
What's the quickest way to explain that distinction to a layperson?
Sustaining a vertical garden is tougher than it may look to a layperson.
He called it "a fundamental scandal" and added, "I think Mrs. Jefferts Schori is a layperson.
To a layperson, the process of dying is an unknown territory, something feared and not understood.
As a layperson, I appreciate the emphasis on a diversity of subjects — especially math and physics.
He made me feel that there was a role for a layperson".
"Just a normal childbirth can look fairly traumatic to a layperson," Mr. Myre said.
A caveat: the information can be difficult to parse for a layperson.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com