"nonlegal" meaning in English

See nonlegal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: non- + legal Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|legal}} non- + legal Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonlegal (not comparable)
  1. Not law-related; not related to the practice of law. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: illegal
    Sense id: en-nonlegal-en-adj-H9zjkWag Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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          "ref": "2001, Gary A. Munneke, Opportunities in Law Careers, McGraw-Hill, page 51",
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