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solicitors

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //səˈɫɪsətɝz// UK //səlˈɪsɪtəz// so·lic·i·tors

n. lawyers who give legal advice and prepare documents for people or businesses. In the UK and some other countries, they represent clients in lower courts but often hire other specialists for higher courts.

n. legal practitioners who provide expert advice, manage legal documentation, and represent clients in lower courts. In the British legal system, they are distinguished from barristers, who primarily handle advocacy in higher courts.


SIMPLE

The solicitors are preparing the final contracts for the house sale.

CONTEXTUAL

After the accident, she contacted a firm of solicitors to help her with the insurance claim.

COMPLEX

The complexity of the international merger required a dedicated team of solicitors to navigate the various regulatory frameworks and ensure all legal obligations were met across multiple jurisdictions.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to a firm or a legal team; often paired with the preposition 'for' to indicate the client being represented.

Pitfall

The solicitor defended him in the High Court.The barrister defended him in the High Court.In the UK legal system, solicitors generally handle out-of-court work, while barristers specialize in courtroom advocacy.

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