legal paper

Attorney's writing pad

Legal paper is a paper size used in the United States and Canada, measuring 8.5 by 14 inches—three inches longer than standard letter paper.

It's commonly used for legal documents, contracts, and official forms where extra space is needed: The contract was printed on legal paper.

The term also refers loosely to documents used in legal proceedings.

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paper size

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Sheets for written correspondence

letter size · ledger paper · index card · notepad

formality/context of use

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Throwaway sheets for drafting

scrap paper · loose leaf · copy paper · construction paper · newsprint

document format

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PDF · paperless · digital format

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G