Solicitor Definition

sə-lĭsĭ-tər
solicitors
noun
solicitors
A person who solicits; esp., one who seeks trade, asks for contributions, etc.
Webster's New World
An attorney holding a public office that handles cases involving a city, state, or other jurisdiction.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
In the U.S., a lawyer serving as official law officer for a city, department, etc.
Webster's New World
A barrister and solicitor; a lawyer.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Solicitor

Noun

Singular:
solicitor
Plural:
solicitors

Solicitor Sentence Examples

  • The city auditor, treasurer and solicitor are elected, as under the code.

  • In 1834 he was articled to a solicitor in Bury St Edmunds, but the uncongenial and sedentary employment soon broke down his health.

  • His father was a solicitor, and his mother was the daughter of Matthew Buist, factor to Lord Haddington.

  • He went to school at Sturminster Newton, where he was considered the clever boy of the school; and when a solicitor named Dashwood applied to the master for a quick-witted boy to join him as pupil, Barnes was selected for the post.

  • You will need to consult a solicitor about this.

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Words Starting With

SSOSOL

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RORTOR

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