Solicitor (Noun)
Meaning 1
A petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The solicitor stood on the street corner, asking passersby for donations to the local charity.
- A solicitor from the company came to our office to pitch their new product and try to secure a deal.
- The politician's solicitor was accused of using underhanded tactics to gather votes from undecided constituents.
- The solicitor for the environmental group went door-to-door, collecting signatures for a petition to stop the new development.
- A solicitor from the university's alumni association called me to ask for a donation to support the school's new scholarship program.
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Meaning 2
A British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The role of solicitor is distinct from that of barrister in the United Kingdom.
- The solicitor's firm specialised in conveyancing and family law.
- After qualifying as a solicitor, she worked in a city firm for five years.
- He instructed a solicitor to act on his behalf in the matter.
- The solicitor was responsible for preparing the will and handling the estate.