solicitor

/səˈlɪsɪtɚ/noun
High School
1

One who solicits.

2

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 barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.

3

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.

4

In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.

5

A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.

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Consonance

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