Akademik

lawyer
1. noun
a) A professional person qualified (as by a law degree and/or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. conduct lawsuits and/or give legal advice.
b) By extension, a legal layman who argues points of law.
Syn: advocate, attorney, counselor
2. verb
a) To practice law.
b) To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
See Also: lawyer up

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