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solicitor

[ suh-lis-i-ter ]

noun

  1. a person who solicits.
  2. a person whose business it is to solicit business, trade, etc.
  3. an officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc.
  4. (in England and Wales) a member of that branch of the legal profession whose services consist of advising clients, representing them before the lower courts, and preparing cases for barristers to try in the higher courts. Compare barrister ( def 1 ).

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solicitor

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noun

  1. (in Britain) a lawyer who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents, prepares cases for barristers, etc, and who may represent clients in certain courts Compare barrister
  2. (in the US) an officer responsible for the legal affairs of a town, city, etc
  3. a person who solicits
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of solicitor1

1375–1425; late Middle English solicitour < Anglo-French; Middle French soliciteur. See solicit, -or 2
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The agreement was done with a "view to formally exchange sale contracts within six weeks" after receiving a pack from solicitors and stated an "anticipated completion date" of 29 November 2022.

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In an attempt to stop her, Brad went to a solicitor who advised him to send a cease and desist letter.

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Five alleged victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed are planning to launch legal action against the late billionaire's estate, solicitors say.

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The solicitor asked Barbara to begin the process of selling the home she had shared with John, in order to release his share of their assets.

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Annie Kilner's solicitor Nick Ross entered a guilty plea on her behalf at Chester Magistrates' Court to the charge of not being in a position where she could have proper control of her vehicle.

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