Lawyer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters.
  2. an interpreter of the Mosaic Law. Luke 14:3.
verb (used without object)
  1. to work as a lawyer; practice law.
verb (used with object)
  1. to submit (a case, document, or the like) to a lawyer for examination, advice, clarification, etc.
Verb Phrases
  1. to hire a lawyer, especially when there is a perceived risk of being sued or charged with a crime: It’s time to lawyer up to protect yourself and your family.
noun
  1. a member of the legal profession, esp a solicitor
  2. a popular name for burbot
Lawyer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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