Legal Services Corporation
/ˈliːgəl ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A federally established nonprofit corporation created by the U.S. Congress to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income individuals.
The Legal Services Corporation funds programs that help eligible clients access free legal assistance.
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- legal services corporation
- legal services corporations
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as LSC; key in discussions about federally funded legal aid in the United States.
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