noun
lawyer
Someone qualified to advise on the law or represent others in legal matters.
The lawyer explains the contract before we agree to sign.
Etymology
The occupational ending identifies a person whose work concerns law. A lawyer is therefore someone professionally engaged in legal advice or representation.
More examples
- We hire a lawyer to help us write our wills.
- Her lawyer speaks on her behalf in court.
- Some lawyers specialize in helping people with immigration cases.
Forms
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