solicitor
US /səˈlɪs.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /səˈlɪs.ə.t̬ɚ/
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
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She consulted a solicitor about her property dispute.
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The company's solicitor drafted the new contract.
2.
a person who solicits; a canvasser
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A door-to-door solicitor tried to sell me a new vacuum cleaner.
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The charity employed several solicitors to raise funds.