Meaning and Origin
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- One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.
- [Zoöl]
- The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.
- The bowfin (Amia calva).
- The burbot (Lota maculosa).
- The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.
Etymology: From Law, like bowyer, fr. bow
- A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From Middle English lawyer, lawer, equivalent to law + -yer.
- 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.
- By extension, a legal layman who argues points of law.