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nonlegal

American  
[non-lee-guhl] / nɒnˈli gəl /

adjective

  1. not related to, qualified for, or phrased in the manner of the practice of law (distinguished from illegal).

    a nonlegal explanation.


Etymology

Origin of nonlegal

non- + legal

Example Sentences

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Under this structure, variations of which are also used in medicine and accounting, a law firm pays a fee to outsource its back-office functions and other nonlegal work to an MSO backed by private equity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

He also said he would prohibit such attorneys from entering into separate city contracts for nonlegal services, unless given special approval.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2019

It was never precisely clear what that nonlegal concept meant.

From Washington Post Mar. 26, 2019

There are some legal protections, but the press also relies on nonlegal safeguards.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2017

The greatest nonlegal threat to the NFL's place atop the American sports landscape is the growing public distaste for violence.

From Slate Dec. 7, 2012

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