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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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After 17 years with Daniel, I would — from a nonlegal, hunch perspective — think you had a pretty good case.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

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

For 15 months after her return, Shaw, who is paid $168,000, said she was limited to administrative, nonlegal busywork.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2022

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

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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