Solicitor

/səˈlɪsɪtər/

noun

A type of lawyer in Britain and some other countries who can give legal advice and represent you in a lower court but not in a higher court.

We hired a solicitor to oversee the sale of our house.

Formal

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Pro Tip 1/3

Solicitors handle various legal tasks, including drafting documents, offering advice, and representing clients in lower courts.

My solicitor drafted the contract for my new business.

Pro Tip 2/3

Solicitors are different from barristers; the latter specialize in courtroom advocacy and litigation in higher courts.

After consulting with my solicitor, he recommended we hire a barrister for the upcoming trial.

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In the UK and other countries, people typically instruct or retain a solicitor for legal services.

I needed to instruct a solicitor to help with my visa application.

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