⚖️lawyer

noun
/ˈlɔːjər/

Meaning

A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

Example Sentences

The lawyer presented the case confidently in court.

She hired a lawyer to handle her case.

Example Expressions

hire a lawyer

Synonyms

attorney, advocate, solicitor, barrister, counselor
Entry 1
attorney, advocate, solicitor, barrister, counselor
Entry 2
attorney, advocate, counselor, barrister

Antonyms

client, defendant
Entry 1
client, defendant
Entry 2
client, defendant

Collocations

criminal lawyer, corporate lawyer, hire a lawyer, defense lawyer
Entry 1
criminal lawyer, corporate lawyer, hire a lawyer, defense lawyer
Entry 2
hire a lawyer, defense lawyer, corporate lawyer

More Example Sentences

I am a lawyer, I practise at the High Court.

The lawyer advised them to read the contract carefully.

I would like to consult a lawyer because my landlord is trying to evict me illegally.

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