nonlegal

[ non-lee-guhl ]

adjective

1. not related to, qualified for, or phrased in the manner of the practice of law ( illegal ):

   a nonlegal explanation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonlegal¹

non- + legal

Example Sentences

Mr. Biden may break his long silence about the trial once its outcome becomes clear, after restricting his comments to lightly trolling Mr. Trump for falling asleep in court and over other nonlegal matters.

From New York Times

The city’s eco-visions as the greenest in America were summed up by a panel of judges to be … well … I believe the nonlegal term for it is “total B.S.”

From Seattle Times

“This could only be because they had a nonlegal objective,” Green said.

From Washington Post

Their nonlegal status makes them vulnerable to exploitation.

From New York Times

“Instead,” Toomey said, “he’ll be remembered throughout history as the president who resorted to nonlegal steps to try to hold on to power.”

From Seattle Times