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jailhouse lawyer

American

[jeyl-hous law-yer, loi-er] / ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs ˈlɔ jər, ˈlɔɪ ər /

noun

a prisoner who has studied law on their own while serving time, is knowledgeable about technical legal matters, and gives legal advice, especially to fellow prisoners.

Etymology

Origin of jailhouse lawyer

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30;

Example Sentences

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Says Chicago Divorce Lawyer Russell Bundesen: "The controlling factors now are how much the husband earns, what his assets are, and what assets his wife has."

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