nonlegal

American  

[non-lee-guhl] / nɒnˈli gəl /

adjective

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

   a nonlegal explanation.

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Etymology

Origin of nonlegal

non- + legal

Example Sentences

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

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