extra-legal
|ex-tra-le-gal|
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/ˌɛkstrəˈliːɡəl/
outside legal bounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extra-legal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'legalis' meaning 'legal'.
Historical Evolution
'extra-legal' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'extra-' with the English word 'legal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the bounds of law', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not regulated or sanctioned by law.
The committee's actions were deemed extra-legal by the court.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42