SOLICITOR
9 letters
11 Scrabble points
/səˈlɪsɪtə/
Definition of SOLICITOR
noun
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One who solicits.
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In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
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In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
Source: Wiktionary
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Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
11 points