Solicitor

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsətər/

Definitions of solicitor

noun A person who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents

Example Sentences

A1 A solicitor helps people with legal issues.

A2 My friend's father is a solicitor.

B1 I need to consult with a solicitor before signing any documents.

B2 The solicitor advised me on the best course of action for my case.

C1 The solicitor presented a strong argument in court.

C2 The solicitor's expertise in corporate law is well-known in the industry.

Examples of solicitor in a Sentence

formal The solicitor advised his client on the legal implications of the contract.

informal My solicitor helped me sort out my will and estate planning.

slang I heard that shady solicitor got caught taking bribes from clients.

figurative She was a solicitor of good taste, always recommending the best restaurants in town.

Grammatical Forms of solicitor

• past tense: solicited
• plural: solicitors
• comparative: more solicitor
• superlative: most solicitor
• present tense: solicits
• future tense: will solicit
• perfect tense: has solicited
• continuous tense: is soliciting
• singular: solicitor
• positive degree: solicitor
• infinitive: to solicit
• gerund: soliciting
• participle: solicited

Origin and Evolution of solicitor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'solicitor' originated from the Latin word 'solicitare', which means 'to disturb, agitate, or urge'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a solicitor was someone who urged or disturbed others, but over time the meaning shifted to refer to a legal professional who advises clients and represents them in court.