Articled
verb (past tense)
Being bound by the articles of apprenticeship, in order to learn a trade or profession from skilled experts.
He articled with the city's top law firm to begin his career as a lawyer.
Often appears as...
- worked as articled
- being articled
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb (past tense)
Being bound by the articles of apprenticeship, in order to learn a trade or profession from skilled experts.
He articled with the city's top law firm to begin his career as a lawyer.
Often appears as...
- worked as articled
- being articled
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term
Used specifically in legal contexts to describe a trainee lawyer's status.
After her studies, she articled at a renowned firm.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Universal
The concept of being articled is more common in certain countries, like Canada and the UK.
He was surprised to learn that being articled wasn't a practice in his home country.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Roots
Originates from when apprentices were bound by legal documents called 'articles' to their mentors.
Historically, craftsmen were articled to masters before setting up their own workshops.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term
Used specifically in legal contexts to describe a trainee lawyer's status.
After her studies, she articled at a renowned firm.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Universal
The concept of being articled is more common in certain countries, like Canada and the UK.
He was surprised to learn that being articled wasn't a practice in his home country.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Roots
Originates from when apprentices were bound by legal documents called 'articles' to their mentors.
Historically, craftsmen were articled to masters before setting up their own workshops.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term
Used specifically in legal contexts to describe a trainee lawyer's status.
After her studies, she articled at a renowned firm.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Universal
The concept of being articled is more common in certain countries, like Canada and the UK.
He was surprised to learn that being articled wasn't a practice in his home country.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Roots
Originates from when apprentices were bound by legal documents called 'articles' to their mentors.
Historically, craftsmen were articled to masters before setting up their own workshops.
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