noun
- a person who is not a lawyer or attorney
Examples
- The legal document was too complex for a nonlawyer to understand.
- As a nonlawyer, she hired an attorney to handle the contract negotiations.
- The court allows nonlawyers to represent themselves in small claims cases.
- Many nonlawyers find legal terminology confusing and intimidating.
- The workshop was designed to help nonlawyers navigate basic legal procedures.
- Nonlawyers cannot provide legal advice or represent clients in court.