solicitor

[ suh-lis-i-ter ]

noun

1. a person who solicits.
2. a person whose business it is to solicit business, trade, etc.
3. an officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc.
4. (in England and Wales) a member of that branch of the legal profession whose services consist of advising clients, representing them before the lower courts, and preparing cases for barristers to try in the higher courts. Compare barrister ( def 1 ).

   Synonyms: counselor, attorney, lawyer

solicitor

/ səˈlɪsɪtə /

noun

1. (in Britain) a lawyer who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents, prepares cases for barristers, etc, and who may represent clients in certain courts Compare barrister
2. (in the US) an officer responsible for the legal affairs of a town, city, etc
3. a person who solicits

Derived Forms

• soˈlicitorship, noun

Other Words From

• so·lici·tor·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of solicitor¹

1375–1425; late Middle English solicitour < Anglo-French; Middle French soliciteur. See solicit, -or ²

Example Sentences

She previously served in the solicitor general’s office and has argued nine times before the Supreme Court, including twice last year.

From Washington Post

The Post also reports that “it is possible that when he reveals his decision, he also will announce picks for deputy attorney general, associate attorney general and solicitor general.”

From Washington Post

The Office of the Solicitor General asked the court to allow the execution to proceed.

From Washington Post

Although justices haven’t yet responded to the request, they’re likely to allow the acting solicitor general to participate given the federal implications of the case.

From Washington Blade

Olson was later successfully nominated for the post of Solicitor General by Bush in 2001.

From The Daily Beast

Her solicitor also said that Lauren was “upset and embarrassed” by her actions, which she said were “out of character”.

From The Daily Beast

Some of her books were purchased from her solicitor before the property was sold.

From The Daily Beast

Justice Elena Kagan was recused from the case because she participated in the suit as solicitor general.

From The Daily Beast

Studies show that, in the past, the solicitor general won approximately 70 percent of its cases in the Supreme Court.

From The Daily Beast

Yes, well, you tell the solicitor that you will take the fifty thousand pounds, but you don't want the name.

From Project Gutenberg

I understood, Mr. Clifton, that you were the solicitor employed to wind up the affairs of the late Mr. Antony Clifton.

From Project Gutenberg

Such were the recollections of the family solicitor many years after the events had passed.

From Project Gutenberg

Unfortunate Dabbler, now upon his mettle, declared that "should he ever want satisfaction, his solicitor should get it for him."

From Project Gutenberg

The following year found Campbell solicitor-general, a knight and member for Dudley, which he represented till 1834.

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Related Words

• barrister
• counselor