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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024law•yer /ˈlɔɪɚ, ˈlɔɪyɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Lawa person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for them in other legal matters.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024law•yer (lô′yər, loi′ər),USA pronunciation n. - Lawa person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters.
- Bible[New Testament.]an interpreter of the Mosaic Law. Luke 14:3.
v.i. - Lawto work as a lawyer;
practice law.
v.t. - Lawto submit (a case, document, or the like) to a lawyer for examination, advice, clarification, etc.
- Middle English lawyere. See law1, -ier1 1350–1400
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: lawyer /ˈlɔːjə; ˈlɔɪə/ n - a member of the legal profession, esp a solicitor
Etymology: 14th Century: from law1 |