legal-advice

Noun

(uncountable)

(law) The giving of a formal opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law, usually received from a solicitor, barrister or lawyer, ordinarily for a fee.

Usage notes

Advice given without remuneration is normally referred to as being pro bono publico (in the public good), or colloquially, pro bono.

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