solicitor

solicitor
noun
  1. (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
  2. (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
  1. late Middle English (denoting an agent or deputy): from Old French solliciteur, from solliciter (see solicit)
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