Meaning of the word solicitor in English

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solicitor

US /səˈlɪs.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /səˈlɪs.ə.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who practices law, especially in England and Wales, and is qualified to advise clients, appear in the lower courts, and prepare cases for barristers to try in higher courts

Example:
She consulted a solicitor about her property dispute.
The company's solicitor drafted the new contract.
2.

a person who solicits; a canvasser

Example:
A door-to-door solicitor tried to sell me a new vacuum cleaner.
The charity employed several solicitors to raise funds.
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