nonlegal
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of nonlegal
Example Sentences
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“This could only be because they had a nonlegal objective,” Green said.
From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 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
Although the legal definition of treason does not apply, it is understandable that colloquial use of the term and other nonlegal terms like traitor or treachery might.
From Slate • Dec. 20, 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
There are some legal protections, but the press also relies on nonlegal safeguards.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2017
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