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nonlegal

American

[non-lee-guhl] / nɒnˈli gəl /

adjective

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

a nonlegal explanation.

Etymology

Origin of nonlegal

non- + legal

Example Sentences

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“This could only be because they had a nonlegal objective,” Green said.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2022

One good thing about your framing is that the intractable immigration problems start to look like they could have solutions—political and nonlegal solutions—that could garner bipartisan support.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2020

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

“I know for a fact that researchers linked to academia have purchased or collected specimens in a nonlegal way.”

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2019

The 2013 census found that nearly 20 million noncitizen adults, legal and nonlegal immigrants, live in the U.S.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2017

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