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Definition of paralegal

paralegal

/ˌpær.əˈliː.ɡəl/
par · a · le · gal
Plural:paralegals
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• noun

1

A person trained in subsidiary legal matters who performs tasks such as legal research, drafting documents, and case preparation under the supervision of a licensed lawyer, but who is not fully qualified to practice law independently.

Example

"The paralegal spent the afternoon organizing exhibits and drafting motions for the upcoming trial."

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• adjective

1

Relating to auxiliary legal work, or denoting someone trained to assist lawyers without being a fully licensed attorney.

Example

"The community college recently expanded its paralegal certificate program to include courses in intellectual property."

• Rhymes for paralegal

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s in American English from the prefix para- ('beside' or 'auxiliary to', modeled on 'paramedic') and 'legal'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paralegal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paralegal
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