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lawyer

/หˆlษ”ษช.ษ™(ษน)/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a person whose job is to help people with legal problems and give advice about the law.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“ˆBusiness English๐Ÿ“ฐNews & Media
Elementary โ€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

โ€œMy lawyer said I should not sign anything yet.โ€

โ€œDo you know a good lawyer for contract issues?โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

โ€œA lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestationโ€

Related Words

Synonyms:
attorneycounselsolicitor
Word Family:
lawlegallawyers