leguleyo

Noun masculine C2 #44522 most common

Translations

Often used pejoratively to describe a lawyer who is overly concerned with technicalities.

El leguleyo encontró una manera de ganar el caso a pesar de las pruebas en su contra.

The legalist found a way to win the case despite the evidence against him.

The legalist found a way to win the case, although it seemed very complicated.