noun
paralegal
pa-ruh-LEEGL
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
paralegals plural
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Etymology
From para- ("alongside") + legal.