solicitor

🇬🇧 UK/sә'lisitә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

In the UK and some other countries, a lawyer who advises clients and prepares legal documents but typically does not argue cases in higher courts.

(英国等)初级律师;事务律师;(美国)法务官;募捐者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
solicitstem
+
orone who does, agent
=solicitor

Common Collocations

  • 1.solicitor's office律师事务所
  • 2.family solicitor家庭律师
  • 3.instruct a solicitor委托律师
  • 4.solicitor general副检察长;法务次长

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She hired a solicitor to help her draft the property purchase agreement.

  • 2.

    The solicitor advised his client not to sign the contract without further review.

  • 3.

    You should consult a solicitor before making any changes to your will.

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