PoliticsAugust 4, 2026

legaltech

LEE-guhl-tek

Definition

The application of technology, particularly software and artificial intelligence, to perform legal services and facilitate the management of legal processes.

Etymology

This is a portmanteau formed by combining the words 'legal' and 'technology.' It emerged in the early 21st century to describe the growing sector of companies creating digital tools for law firms and legal departments.

In the news

The term appears in the article's footer as part of a related report about Spain’s legaltech ecosystem, illustrating the broader trend of digital transformation within professional service sectors.

Brussels boosts digital sovereignty with seven new AI gigafactories

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