lawyer

English

/ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/, /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/, /ˈlɔ.jɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
  • (by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.
  • (UK) The burbot.
  • (UK) The stem of a bramble.
  • Any of various plants.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lawier suffix from English law (low).

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law

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low

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