lawyer
Definition
1.- A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice. 2.- (by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law. 3.- The burbot.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔ.jɚ/
Explanation
1.- A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestation.
Details
- Category: Trades and professions
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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