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extralegal

The definition of extralegal is something not governed by laws, or not within the scope of the law.

(adjective)

When someone does something wrong to you that is mean but not illegal, this is an example of an extralegal situation, where your remedies to right the wrong are not governed by laws.

See extralegal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

outside of legal control or authority; not regulated by law

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extralegally adverb

See extralegal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not permitted or governed by law.

Related Forms:

exˌtra·leˈgal·ly adverb

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