paralegal

English

noun
Definitions
  • (legal) 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.

Etymology

Prefix from English legal.

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English

legal

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