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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 (illegal ).

    a nonlegal explanation.


Etymology

Origin of nonlegal

non- + legal

Example Sentences

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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

“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

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