Legal Service

/ˈliːɡəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Professional assistance provided by a qualified lawyer or legal practitioner to advise or represent clients in legal matters.
    She sought legal service to resolve her contract dispute.
  2. (n.) An organized system or agency that delivers legal assistance, often including counseling, advocacy, and representation, especially for those unable to afford private counsel.
    The nonprofit organization offers legal services to low-income families.

Forms

  • legal service
  • legal services

Commentary

Legal service commonly refers both to the act of providing legal advice or representation and to the organizations that facilitate such assistance, a distinction important in legal drafting and policy contexts.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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