Articled

/ˈɑːrtɪkld/

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Used specifically in legal contexts to describe a trainee lawyer's status.

After her studies, she articled at a renowned firm.

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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.

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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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