Solicitor

//səˈlɪsɪtɚ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who solicits.

    "“I beg, Mr Allworthy,” answered Sophia, “you will not insist on my reasons;—[…] Your nephew, sir, hath many virtues—he hath great virtues, Mr Allworthy. I question not but he will do you honour in the world, and make you happy.”—“I wish I could make him so, madam,” replied Allworthy; “but that I am convinced is only in your power. It is that conviction which hath made me so earnest a solicitor in his favour.”"

  2. 2
    a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents wordnet
  3. 3
    In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
  4. 4
    a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes wordnet
  5. 5
    In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
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  1. 6
    In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
  2. 7
    A person soliciting sales, especially door to door. Canada, US

Etymology

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

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