Lawyer

/ˈlɔː.jər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is qualified to practice law and represent clients in legal matters.

After completing law school, she became a successful lawyer specializing in corporate law.

A person who advises clients on legal rights and responsibilities.

He consulted a lawyer to understand the implications of the contract.

An individual who defends or prosecutes criminal cases in a court of law.

The lawyer presented compelling evidence to the jury in the high-profile murder case.

From Middle English 'lawier', from Old French 'lawe', from Latin 'lex'.

lawyer up

To hire or retain a lawyer.

criminal lawyer

An attorney specializing in defending individuals charged with criminal offenses.

patent lawyer

A lawyer who specializes in patent law and helps clients obtain patents.

litigation

The process of taking legal action.

defendant

An individual accused in a court of law.

plaintiff

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Shyster

He's such a shyster, always looking for a loophole.

Legal eagle

She’s a real legal eagle, always winning her cases.