legal expert
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4.0
- noun
- /ˈliːɡəl ˈɛkspɜrt/
:
experto jurídico
- As a renowned legal expert, she provided valuable insights into the complexities of intellectual property law.
- legal experts say
- Many legal experts
Yeah, like legal experts think this is a terrible idea.
- Yeah, like legal experts think this is a terrible idea.
Examples
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According to the legal expert consulted by the BBC, that is not the case.
Blog text (20) -
The court reporters surveyed said legal experts were their most frequent source (86).
Academic text (2000) -
Even some independent legal experts say they could be right this time.
Academic text (1994) -
Most legal experts say the industry has no choice but to fight and win every case.
Academic text (1994) -
In addition to its other problems, legal experts say it will not stand up in U.S. courts.
Academic text (1996) -
We decided to talk to some legal experts about what exactly goes into these contracts.
Blog text (25) -
For many of the lawyers and legal experts who follow the Court, the summing up was difficult.
Academic text (1993) -
Even some legal experts acknowledge that the issue transcends cut-and-dried violations of international law.
Academic text (2007) -
While the Yugoslavs preferred to look at the London Agreement as a final accord, the Italian legal experts underlined its provisional character.
Academic text (1996) -
Many legal experts agree that the new law will have significant implications for civil rights.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who gives legal advice and represents people in court
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4.6
A lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court
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4.3
A lawyer who speaks for someone in court
146
5.8
A lawyer who speaks for a client in court
51
7.0
A lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal papers, and represents people in lower courts
17
7.1
A person who knows a lot about law, like a judge or law teacher
16
7.5
A lawyer who speaks for people in higher courts in Britain and Canada
1
8.1
A skilled lawyer who knows the law well and gives clear advice
A person who knows a lot about law and legal ideas
A lawyer who represents clients in court and speaks for them
How Expert
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a direct composition of 'legal' (pertaining to law) + 'expert' (a person with deep knowledge), so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand it as someone who is an expert in legal matters. The modern informal use for an AI system is a straightforward extension of that meaning and does not make the phrase opaque.
Etymology
Legal expert combines legal (about the law) and expert (someone who knows a lot), creating the image of a person who studies law books and gives trusted advice, so it means 'a person who knows a lot about the law'.