(Brit.)a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also advise clients, instruct barristers, and represent clients in some courts (英)(处理产权转让、起草遗嘱和处理其他法律事务的)初级律师,诉状律师。 比较 barrister, attorney ■(N. Amer.)the chief law officer of a city, town, or government department (北美)(城市、市镇、政府部门负责法律事务的)法务官
(N. Amer.)a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser (北美)推销员;招揽生意的人
语源
late Middle English (denoting an agent or deputy): from Old French solliciteur, from solliciter (see solicit)