noun
Street Slang
legal beagle
LEE-gul BEE-gul · noun · informal
A jailhouse lawyer skilled in legal work.
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Definitions
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An inmate known for legal knowledge who assists others with filings and case research.
“Take your paperwork to the legal beagle in cell 12.”
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legal beagle In A Sentence
Take your paperwork to the legal beagle in cell 12.
Origin & Usage
Rhyming nickname riffing on 'legal eagle.'
Variants
jailhouse lawyer
People Also Ask
What is a 'legal beagle'?
It's an inmate known for legal knowledge who helps others with court filings and case research.
Where does 'legal beagle' come from?
It's a rhyming nickname riffing on the phrase 'legal eagle.'
Is a 'legal beagle' the same as a jailhouse lawyer?
Yes, both terms describe an inmate who assists fellow prisoners with legal work.
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