Pauper
/ˈpɔːpər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who is impoverished and without means to pay for legal representation, often entitled to court-appointed counsel or aid.
The court granted legal aid because the defendant was a pauper.
Forms
- pauper
- paupers
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Commentary
The term 'pauper' is commonly used in legal contexts to identify individuals eligible for assistance due to poverty; ensure clarity when referencing in statutes or pleadings to trigger procedural rights.
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