legal aid
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of legal aid
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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He offered pro bono legal aid to farm worker groups in the Central Valley and won headline-making settlements for police brutality victims in Orange County, from Latina immigrants to white supremacists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Many people seeking redress for alleged unfair dismissal go to court as "litigants in person" because they cannot get legal aid to pay for a professional lawyer.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Foundation, which provides meals and reading resources to students in Oakland, Calif. Glide provides meals, healthcare and legal aid to homeless and other vulnerable individuals in San Francisco.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The strike action, which commenced in January, has meant that no Crown Court cases involving defendants who require legal aid can proceed.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
The legal aid division of the Baton Rouge Bar Association intervenes on her behalf, and Joey’s many supporters flood government offices in protest.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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