nonlegal
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of nonlegal
Example Sentences
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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
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
There are some legal protections, but the press also relies on nonlegal safeguards.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2017
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