legal aid

noun

1. free legal service to persons unable to pay for a lawyer.

legal aid

noun

1. a means-tested benefit in the form of financial assistance for persons to meet the cost of advice and representation in legal proceedings

Word History and Origins

Origin of legal aid¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Legal aid centers report receiving hundreds of inquiries from immigrants wondering what they should do ahead of Trump’s promised mass deportations.

From Los Angeles Times

Legal aid centers report receiving hundreds of inquiries from immigrants wondering what they should do ahead of Trump’s promised mass deportations.

From Los Angeles Times

The group, known as "Save Hackney Children's Centres", raised money via a crowdfunding website and were given legal aid.

From BBC

He said they connected him with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, along with applications for business grants.

From Los Angeles Times

They added they were awaiting a decision next week on whether civil legal aid from the Scottish Legal Aid Board would be granted.

From BBC