someone whose job is to give legal advice, write formal agreements, and represent people in courts — compare barrister, solicitor
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lawyer UK US /ˈlɔɪər/ noun [C] (US also attorney)
► someone whose job is to give advice about the law and prepare court cases or speak for one side of a case in court: »
He refused to say anything until he had seen his lawyer.
»A lawyer for the company said there were grounds to appeal the ruling.
defence/prosecution lawyer »The family hired a prominent defence lawyer.
»He is a trial lawyer specializing in industrial injuries cases.
»consult/hire/appoint a lawyer
»a civil/corporate/government lawyer
»a bankruptcy/divorce/tax lawyer
a lawyer defends/represents/sues sb/sth »A lawyer representing the firms said they would ask the court to disqualify the government's witness.
Financial and business terms. 2012.