lawyer
21lawyer — law|yer W2S3 [ˈlo:jə US ˈlo:jər] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: law + yer (from IER1)] someone whose job is to advise people about laws, write formal agreements, or represent people in court ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WORD CHOICE: lawyer, attorney, solicitor,… …
22lawyer — noun (C) someone whose job is to advise people about laws, write formal agreements, or represent people in court see also: advocate 2, attorney, barrister, solicitor USAGE NOTE: LAWYER WORD CHOICE: lawyer, counsellor/counselor, attorney,… …
23lawyer — n 1. attorney, attorney at law, legal advisor, Law. counsel, counselor, courselor at law, advocate; officer of the court, member of the bar, legal practitioner, legalist; legist, jurist, jurisprudent, Civil Law. jurisconsult, civilian; pleader,… …
24lawyer — 1. noun a) A professional person qualified (as by a law degree and/or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. conduct lawsuits and/or give legal advice. b) By extension, a legal layman who argues points of law. Syn …
25lawyer — lawman, lawyer Lawman is an informal lay term for a law enforcement officer, often with historical reference, whereas a lawyer is a professional person practising law as a solicitor or barrister …
26lawyer — Stilt Stilt, n. [OE. stilte; akin to Dan. stylte, Sw. stylta, LG. & D. stelt, OHG. stelza, G. stelze, and perh. to E. stout.] 1. A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is… …
27lawyer up — verb To exercise ones right to legal representation, especially on the occasion of refusing to answer law enforcement officials questions without the presence of such legal representation. By the time patrol cars got to the friends house, so had… …
28Lawyer — Among the Jews, was one versed in the laws of Moses, which he expounded in the schools and synagogues (Matt. 22:35; Luke 10:25). The functions of the lawyer and scribe were identical. (See Doctor.) …
29lawyer — [[t]lɔ͟ɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ lawyers N COUNT A lawyer is a person who is qualified to advise people about the law and represent them in court. Prosecution and defense lawyers are expected to deliver closing arguments next week …
30lawyer*/*/ — [ˈlɔːjə] noun [C] someone whose profession is to provide people with legal advice and services Mayer s lawyer spoke to the press today.[/ex] …
