solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈli-sə-tər How to pronounce solicitor (audio)
-ˈli-stər
1
: one that solicits
especially : an agent that solicits contributions (as to a charity)
2
: a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts
3
: the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department
solicitorship noun

Examples of solicitor in a Sentence

Solicitors will be arrested for trespassing. money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls
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The bill imposes $50,000 fines on sponsors for each solicitor found to not be a U.S. citizen. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 Also present were Sigmon's attorney and spiritual adviser, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor's office, a sheriff's investigator and three members of the news media. arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025 Also present were Sigmon’s attorney and spiritual advisor, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor’s office, a sheriff’s investigator and three members of the news media. Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025 Lloyd George also disregarded a seven-page plea letter written by Ruth’s solicitor, John Bickford, played by Toby Jones in the series. Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solicitor

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solicitor was in the 15th century

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“Solicitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solicitor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

solicitor

noun
so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈlis-ət-ər How to pronounce solicitor (audio)
1
: one that solicits
2
: a British lawyer
3
: the chief law officer of a city, town, county, or government division

Legal Definition

solicitor

noun
so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈli-sə-tər How to pronounce solicitor (audio)
1
: one that solicits
especially : an agent that solicits customers (as in insurance) or charitable contributions
2
: a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts
3
: the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department see also city attorney

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