Definition of IANAL

IANAL

interjection

acronym for "I am not a lawyer." Usually precedes or follows legal advice given on the internet, in discussion forums, chat rooms, etc.
If you file a form 987-A I think you have to attach a schedule F, but IANAL.
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- See more words with the same meaning: the law (related to).
Last edited on Jun 06 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.

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IRL	Definitions include: acronym for "in real life".
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HBU	Definitions include: acronym for "how about you".
FOCLOL	Definitions include: acronym for "falling off chair, laughing out loud".
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ETA	Definitions include: acronym for "Estimated Time of Arrival."
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lawyer up	Definitions include: to retain legal counsel.
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a	Definitions include: amphetamine.
A-1	Definitions include: the best.
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a bit much	Definitions include: excessive.
a bit of how's your father	Definitions include: sexual activity.
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act a fool	Definitions include: to play around.
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adopt a tree	Definitions include: to collide with a tree.
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