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Definition of Solicitor

1. Noun. A petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes.

2. Noun. A British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.

Definition of Solicitor

1. n. One who solicits.

Definition of Solicitor

1. Noun. 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. ¹

2. Noun. 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. ¹

3. Noun. In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction. ¹

4. Noun. (context: North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Solicitor

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Solicitor

solferinos solfrino cutter solfrino cutters solgel soli solicitant solicitants solicitate solicitation solicitations

solicited solicitee solicitees soliciting solicitor (current term) solicitor-client privilege solicitor general solicitors solicitorship solicitorships

solicitour solicitous solicitously solicitousness solicitresses solicitrix solicits solicitude

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