solicitor
Americannoun
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a person who solicits.
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a person whose business it is to solicit business, trade, etc.
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an officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc.
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(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.
noun
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(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
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(in the US) an officer responsible for the legal affairs of a town, city, etc
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a person who solicits
Other Word Forms
- solicitorship noun
Etymology
Origin of solicitor
1375–1425; late Middle English solicitour < Anglo-French; Middle French soliciteur. See solicit, -or 2
Example Sentences
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His solicitor, Holly Laher, asked that her client, who has yet to enter a plea, be remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday.
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Ritchie, her family and previous solicitor believe the decision to move her to a nursing home was driven by cost rather than Ritchie's needs.
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The Criminal Bar Association said it was a "brave and significant first step" but the government needs to recruit and retain criminal barristers and solicitors.
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Andrew would then have had a decision to make: take the legal advice of the 24/7 local duty solicitor, or draft in his own lawyer.
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The letters also contain a group of housekeeper's notes from Greenway cottage, including various contact details for her literary agent, doctor, builder, solicitor and others.
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