Meaning & use
lawyer
A person qualified to advise clients on legal matters and represent them in court.
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She hired a lawyer to help negotiate the terms of the contract.
The lawyer argued passionately for her client's innocence before the jury.
A note on using this word
In the US, 'lawyer' and 'attorney' are used almost interchangeably in everyday speech.
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