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lawyer
noun law·yer \ˈlȯ-yər, ˈlȯi-ər\
: a person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law
Full Definition of LAWYER
: one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise as to legal rights and obligations in other matters
— law·yer·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— law·yer·ly \-lē\ adjective
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First Known Use of LAWYER
14th century
Related to LAWYER
- Synonyms
- advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counsel, counselor (or counsellor), counselor-at-law, legal eagle
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LAWYER Defined for Kids
lawyer
noun law·yer \ˈlȯ-yər, ˈlȯi-ər\
Definition of LAWYER for Kids
: a person whose profession is to handle lawsuits for people or to give advice about legal rights and duties
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