English Explanatory Dictionary

paralegal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who assists a lawyer in routine legal work, but who is without qualified status as a solicitor or barrister (England and Wales), attorney (U.S.), or advocate; known more commonly in the U.S. as a legal assistant.

Pronunciation

/ˌpæɹəˈliːɡl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paralegal.wav /ˌpɛɹəˈliɡ(ə)l/

Word forms

paralegal paralegals

Etymology

From para- + legal.

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