nonlegal
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of nonlegal
Example Sentences
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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
There’s a nonlegal term for this: rough justice.
From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2018
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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