Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

academic

adj. 1. Of or relating to a school or a field of study; esp., of or relating to a field of study that is not vocational or commercial, such as the liberal arts <academic courses>. 2. Theoretical; specif., not practical or immediately useful <academic question>.

academic freedom

The right (esp. of a university teacher) to speak freely about political or ideological issues without fear of loss of position or other reprisal.

academic lawyer

A law professor, usu. one who maintains a law practice on the side.

accredit (a-kred-it), vb. 1. To give official authorization or status to. 2. To recognize (a school) as having sufficient academic standards to qualify graduates for higher education or for profession