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Extralegal Definition & Meaning

extralegal
adjective
  1. not regulated or sanctioned by law; "there were only extralegal recourses for their grievances"

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What does extralegal mean?
not regulated or sanctioned by law; "there were only extralegal recourses for their grievances"
What part of speech is extralegal?
Extralegal is an adjective.

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