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solicitor

so·lic·i·tor [ sə líssətər ] (plural so·lic·i·tors)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. top legal officer: the chief officer for legal matters in a city, town, or county, or in a government department

2. somebody who solicits contributions: somebody who solicits something, especially financial contributions

3. U.K. lawyer: a lawyer who gives legal advice, draws up legal documents, and does preparatory work for barristers. A solicitor who holds an advocacy qualification may also represent clients in court.


so·lic·i·tor·ship noun
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