Synonyms for
Solicitor
Definition
A solicitor is a legal professional who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
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Common collocations
- solicitor general
- solicitor general of the united states
- solicitor of the treasury
- solicitor of internal revenue
- solicitor of the court
- solicitor of the law
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Usage note
In the UK, a solicitor is a legal professional who advises clients and handles legal matters, distinct from a barrister who argues cases in higher courts. In the US, the term 'solicitor' is less common and often refers to a specific type of prosecutor or attorney.
Example sentences
- The solicitor helped me write my will.
- I need to consult with a solicitor before signing this contract.
- The solicitor advised us on our legal rights.
- My parents hired a solicitor to handle their divorce.
- The solicitor provided legal representation for the defendant.
Quotes
The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers. - William Shakespeare
The good lawyer is not the man who has an eye to every side and angle of contingency, but who throws himself on your part so heartily, that he can get you out of a scrape. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished. - Jeremy Bentham
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