lawyer
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɫɔɪɝ// UK //lˈɔɪɐ// lawyer
n. a person whose job is to give advice about the law and speak for people in court.
n. a professional qualified to provide legal advice and represent clients in legal proceedings.
You should talk to a lawyer before you sign that contract.
The company hired a lawyer to help them understand the new safety regulations for their factory.
While some legal matters can be handled independently, complex corporate mergers require a lawyer to ensure every clause complies with international trade standards.
From Middle English lawiere, lawier, lawer, equivalent to law + -yer.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'hire', 'consult', or 'retain'.