noun
paralegal
pa-ruh-LEEGL
Paralegal (noun) means someone who assists lawyers with legal research and casework but is not a fully qualified lawyer. Example: “The paralegal prepared the case files for the trial.”
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Someone who assists lawyers with legal research and casework but is not a fully qualified lawyer.
"The paralegal prepared the case files for the trial."
How to use paralegal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trained legal assistant who supports lawyers but isn't licensed to practice law themselves.
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Word forms
- Plural
- paralegals
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Etymology
From para- ("alongside") + legal.
Synonyms
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legal assistant
Rhymes for paralegal
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What does “paralegal” mean?
The word “paralegal” means someone who assists lawyers with legal research and casework but is not a fully qualified lawyer. In plain terms, a trained legal assistant who supports lawyers but isn't licensed to practice law themselves.
How do you pronounce “paralegal”?
“Paralegal” is pronounced pa-ruh-LEEGL (/ˌpɛɹəˈliɡ(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “paralegal” in a sentence?
Here is “paralegal” used in a sentence: “The paralegal prepared the case files for the trial.”
What part of speech is “paralegal”?
“Paralegal” is a noun.
