counselor-at-law

noun

coun·sel·or-at-law ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər-ˈat-'lȯ

plural counselors-at-law

Synonyms of counselor-at-law next

: counselor sense 2

Examples of counselor-at-law in a Sentence

enjoyed a distinguished career as a counselor-at-law for more than 40 years

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First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

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“Counselor-at-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor-at-law. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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counselor-at-law

noun

plural counselors-at-law

: counsel compare attorney-at-law

Last Updated: 23 Sep 2024 - Definition revised

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counselor-at-law

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