Semilegal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of partial or questionable legality. not-comparable

    ""Landlords are buying these buildings knowing that they can use illegal and semilegal means to push out the low-paying tenants," said Mr. Dulchin, whose group supports the bill backed by Ms. Quinn."

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""Landlords are buying these buildings knowing that they can use illegal and semilegal means to push out the low-paying tenants," said Mr. Dulchin, whose group supports the bill backed by Ms. Quinn."

Etymology

From semi- + legal. Piecewise doublet of semiloyal.

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