Legal Credential
/ˈliːɡəl krɛˈdɛnʃəl/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document or qualification that attests to an individual's authority, competence, or status to perform specific legal duties or hold a legal position.
The attorney presented her legal credentials to the court before being allowed to argue the case.
Forms
- legal credentials
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Commentary
Legal credential often emphasizes formal, recognized qualifications verifying legal authority or capacity, important in contexts such as admission to practice law or legal certification.
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