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solicitor

so·li·ci·tor

UK/səˈlɪsɪtə/ US/səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ fairly common us

noun

1.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

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2.

a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents

Origin

From Middle French soliciteur. By surface analysis, solicit + -or.

Phrases

  • duty solicitor
  • solicitor general
  • solicitor-client privilege

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