Lawyer - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈlɔːjər|  American pronunciation of the word lawyer
Brit.  |ˈlɔːjə|  British pronunciation of the word lawyer

noun

- a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice (syn: attorney)

Extra examples

...their lawyers told them that they couldn't use the park for the concert without permission from the city...

I got a letter from my lawyer.

The lawyer used Joe's words against him.

The lawyer will state the facts of the case.

The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness's statement.

A lawyer who specializes in criminal law

A lawyer who has appeared in courts around the country

We stopped by the lawyer's office to pick up some documents.

...the once child star is now a lawyer in the entertainment industry...

A lawyer who is eminent in his field

I need a lawyer to explain this contract to me.

He is the son of a lawyer and a doctor.

My lawyer said the court's decision wasn't correct and that we should file for an appeal.

I had to employ a lawyer to review the contract.

His lawyer filed a motion for a mistrial.

Word forms

noun
singular: lawyer
plural: lawyers
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