English English Dictionary

a type of lawyer in Britain and Australia who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts in English:

You had better consult your solicitor.

When people are taken into custody they are asked immediately if they want a solicitor.

Can you recommend a good solicitor? I'm thinking about having a marriage contract drafted.

their solicitor helped them buy their house

I asked the solicitor to make out my will.

He is qualified as a solicitor.

I'll let you know my decision after I have consulted my solicitor.