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solicitor
[suh-lis-i-ter]
noun
a person who solicits.
a person whose business it is to solicit business, trade, etc.
an officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc.
(in England and Wales) a member of that branch of the legal profession whose services consist of advising clients, representing them before the lower courts, and preparing cases for barristers to try in the higher courts.
Synonyms: , ,
solicitor
/ əˈɪɪə /
noun
(in Britain) a lawyer who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents, prepares cases for barristers, etc, and who may represent clients in certain courts Compare barrister
(in the US) an officer responsible for the legal affairs of a town, city, etc
a person who solicits
Other Word Forms
- solicitorship noun
- ˈٴǰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of solicitor1
Example Sentences
Lord Edward Garnier, the former solicitor general for England and Wales, said the reaction of Mrs Kohli was "entirely understandable".
Sarah has scaled back her career as a solicitor to part-time, saying caring for Ivor was a full-time job.
The club's solicitor, David Pearson, said: "This unimaginable tragedy has brought into sharp focus the need for further regulation in all combat sports involving children across the country."
Reynolds attended a comprehensive school and Manchester University before embarking on a legal career, although he never completed his solicitor training.
His solicitor, James Netto, described the appeal ruling as a "hugely significant" decision that would "resonate across international family law."
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