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lawyer

la·wyer

UK/ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ US/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ common informal uk

noun

1.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English lawiere, lawier, lawer, equivalent to law + -yer.

Phrases

  • barrack-room lawyer
  • barracks lawyer
  • barracks room lawyer
  • bush lawyer
  • canon lawyer
  • common lawyer
  • corporate lawyer
  • corporation lawyer
  • lawyer up

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