Legal Service
/ˈliːɡəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (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.
- (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.
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- legal service
- legal services
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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.
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