legalarea
nounUK /ˈliː.ɡəl ˈeə.ri.ə/
US /ˈliː.ɡəl ˈer.i.ə/
A legal area is a special part of the law that deals with one kind of problem.
Family law is a legal area that helps with things like marriage and children.
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2. A place where legal work or legal services happen.
The new courthouse is a legal area where people can get help with their cases.
3. A subject that lawyers study and practice.
She chose criminal law as her legal area in law school.
4. A part of a website or document about the law.
Click the legal area of the site to read the rules.