solicitor

so·lic·i·tor

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noun

The definition of a solicitor is a person who asks for business or contributions, or a British word for lawyer.

A person who goes door-to-door selling vacuums is an example of a solicitor.
An English lawyer is an example of a solicitor.

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solicitor

a person who solicits; esp., one who seeks trade, asks for contributions, etc.
in England, a member of the legal profession who is not a barrister: solicitors are not members of the bar and may not plead cases in superior courts
in the U.S., a lawyer serving as official law officer for a city, department, etc.

Origin of solicitor

Middle English solycitour from Middle French solliciteur

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solicitor

noun

One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions.
An attorney holding a public office that handles cases involving a city, state, or other jurisdiction.
Chiefly British An attorney who advises clients on legal matters, represents clients in certain lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to present in the higher courts.
Canadian A barrister and solicitor; a lawyer.

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Noun

(plural solicitors)

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 a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
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.
In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
(North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.

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Jurisdictions using the common-law definition include England and Wales, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

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solicitor - Legal Definition

n

In England, the lawyer who prepares a case for the trial lawyer (known as the barrister) and who settles cases out of court. One who attempts to get business or contributions from others; an agent or representative who conducts business on behalf of someone else; the foremost officer of the law in a municipality or a state; an Attorney General. In some jurisdictions, the prosecuting attorney.