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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLegal Matter
/ˈliːɡəl ˈmætər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A subject or issue that is related to the law and may require legal consideration or action.
"The attorney discussed the legal matter with her client before proceeding with the case." - 2
Any situation or problem that falls under the jurisdiction of legal regulations.
"The legal matter at hand involves a dispute over property rights."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'legal' derives from the Latin 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law', while 'matter' comes from the Latin 'materia', referring to substance or material. The combination reflects the concept of issues or cases that are governed by law, evolving through centuries of legal practice and terminology.
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Affaire juridique
Transliteration: Affaire juridique
"L'avocat a discuté de l'affaire juridique avec son client."
Rechtliche Angelegenheit
Transliteration: Rechtliche Angelegenheit
"Der Anwalt besprach die rechtliche Angelegenheit mit seinem Mandanten."
Questione legale
Transliteration: Questione legale
"L'avvocato ha discusso la questione legale con il suo cliente."
Asunto legal
Transliteration: Asunto legal
"El abogado discutió el asunto legal con su cliente."
Questão legal
Transliteration: Questão legal
"O advogado discutiu a questão legal com seu cliente."
कानूनी मामला
Transliteration: Kaanooni maamla
"वकील ने अपने ग्राहक के साथ कानूनी मामले पर चर्चा की।"
法律事务
Transliteration: Fǎlǜ shìwù
"律师与客户讨论了法律事务。"
법적 문제
Transliteration: Beobjeok munje
"변호사는 고객과 법적 문제에 대해 논의했습니다."
法的問題
Transliteration: Hōteki mondai
"弁護士はクライアントと法的問題について話し合いました。"
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