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How to pronounce lawyer
Say it like this: /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does lawyer mean?
nounA professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor)
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits
“Mr. Wells was a pleasant man of middle-age, with keen eyes, and the typical lawyer’s mouth.”
A legal layman who argues points of law.
verbTo practice law.
To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
To make legalistic arguments.
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