Client (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who seeks the advice of a lawyer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The client walked into the law firm and asked to see an attorney immediately.
- After the client finished telling his side of the story, the lawyer offered her expert opinion on how to proceed with the case.
- During the initial consultation, the lawyer tried to make the nervous client feel at ease and gain her trust.
- According to the files, the client was expected to return a signed contract to the lawyer by the end of the week.
- At the hearing, the judge was displeased that the client failed to show up despite having received prior warning of its importance.
Meaning 2
Someone who pays for goods or services.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.