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solicitors

 

[ səˈlɪsɪtə(r) ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal services

A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions. A solicitor is responsible for drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, and providing legal advice.

Synonyms

attorney, lawyer, legal counsel

Examples of usage

  • A solicitor can help you with the legal process of buying a house.
  • The solicitor prepared the contract for the business deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "solicitors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 advogados

🇮🇳 वकील

🇩🇪 Rechtsanwälte

🇮🇩 pengacara

🇺🇦 адвокати

🇵🇱 radcy prawni

🇯🇵 弁護士

🇫🇷 avocats

🇪🇸 abogados

🇹🇷 avukatlar

🇰🇷 변호사

🇸🇦 محامون

🇨🇿 advokáti

🇸🇰 advokáti

🇨🇳 律师

🇸🇮 odvetniki

🇮🇸 lögfræðingar

🇰🇿 адвокаттар

🇬🇪 ადვოკატები

🇦🇿 vəkillər

🇲🇽 abogados

Etymology

The term 'solicitor' originated in the United Kingdom and is derived from the Latin word 'solicitare', meaning 'to urge'. Solicitors have been an integral part of the legal system for centuries, providing legal services to individuals and businesses. Over time, the role of solicitors has evolved to encompass a wide range of legal responsibilities.

See also: solicitation, soliciting, solicitor, solicitude, unsolicited.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,509, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.