solicitor

Meanings

• noun

  A professional person who gives legal advice and represents clients in legal matters.

  - "The solicitor drafted a contract for the sale of the house."
  - "The solicitor argued passionately for her client in court."

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Rhymes

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dictator , corporator , educator , iterator

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Variants

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solicitor , solicitors , solicitorship , solicitorships , solicitor general , solicitors general

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'solicitour', meaning one who asks for something or seeks to obtain something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'solicitor' comes from the Middle English word 'solicitour', meaning one who asks for something or seeks to obtain something.

2. In England and Wales, solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'solicitor' in English law was in 1511.

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Related Concepts

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1. Barrister: A type of lawyer who specializes in courtroom advocacy and represents clients in trials and appeals.

2. Lawyer: A professional person who provides legal advice and representation to clients.

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Culture

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In English law, a solicitor is a lawyer who provides legal advice and representation to clients. They are responsible for preparing cases for trial and conducting negotiations and drafting documents. Solicitors often work in partnership with barristers, who specialize in courtroom advocacy.

How to Memorize "solicitor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a suit and tie, sitting at a desk in an office, providing legal advice to clients.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'solicitor' with the image of a lawyer in a courtroom, advocating for their client.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'So Loyal I Cite Orators', where 'solicitor' is the first word.

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