noun phrase · neutral
legal aid
/ˈliːɡəl eɪd/LE·gal aid
free or low-cost legal help for people who cannot afford a lawyer
Examples
“Many defendants rely on legal aid when facing court without enough money for a lawyer.”
“You can apply for legal aid if you meet the financial eligibility criteria.”
“The charity provides legal aid to victims who cannot afford representation.”
Band 8 sentence
“Even in wealthy countries, many people depend on legal aid to navigate complex court procedures when they cannot afford private counsel.”
Collocations
- receive legal aid
- apply for legal aid
- provide legal aid
Word family
Common mistakes
lawyer help→legal aid
provide a legal aid→provide legal aid
Say it for a higher band
5help from a lawyer→6legal advice→7+legal aid
Synonyms
legal assistance
Easily confused
legal advice
“Before signing the contract she asked a solicitor for legal advice.”
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