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solicitor

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪtə/

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Definition of solicitor

noun

  • 1British a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also instruct barristers and represent clients in some courts. Compare with barrister, attorney.
  • North American the chief law officer of a city, town, or government department.
  • 2North American a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser: she had been a telephone solicitor for a Chicago newspaper

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting an agent or deputy): from Old French solliciteur, from solliciter (see solicit)

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Remember that solicitor is spelled with a single l; the ending is -or.

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