1 Brit. a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, draw up wills, etc., and to advise clients and instruct barristers.
2 a person who solicits.
3 US a canvasser.
4 US the chief law officer of a city etc.
Phrases and idioms:
Solicitor-General
1 (in the UK) the Crown law officer below the Attorney General or (in Scotland) below the Lord Advocate.
2 (in the US) the law officer below the Attorney General.
Etymology: ME f. OF solliciteur (as SOLICIT)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.