lawyer

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/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ English

Definitions

noun

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.“A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestation”
(by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.
The burbot.
The stem of a bramble.

verb

To practice law.
To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
To make legalistic arguments.
To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.“You've been lawyered!”

Related words

Synonyms

advocate attorney counselor notary attorney-at-law barrister prosecutor ombudsman litigator jurist avvocato law practitioner lawman legal advocacy supporter

Associated

politician legislator diplomat solicitor lawyers judge statesman counsel profession

Rhymes

foyer destroyer oyer toyer hoyer employer sawyer boiar guided missile destroyer pine sawyer

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