Community Legal Services
/ˌkɒmjʊˈnɪti ˈliːgəl ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal assistance programs providing free or low-cost services to individuals who cannot afford private counsel, often focusing on civil law issues.
She received help from community legal services to resolve her landlord dispute.
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- community legal services
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Commentary
Term generally refers to organizations rather than a formal legal doctrine; important to emphasize the service aspect and target demographic in definitions.
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