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lawyer

Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được

Số nhiều: lawyersV-ing: lawyering

The term carries a strong association with professional authority and strategic navigation of complex systems. While it is a neutral job title, in casual conversation it can sometimes imply a sense of obstruction or technicality, such as when someone is accused of lawyering a question to avoid giving a straight answer. In North American English, the term is a broad umbrella covering both attorneys and solicitors. It evokes an image of formal attire, meticulous documentation, and the high-stakes environment of a courtroom or a corporate boardroom.

Referring to an individual professional who has earned a law degree and is licensed to practice.

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Danh từ

A person who is qualified to advise people about the law and represent them in court.

"She hired a top lawyer to handle the divorce."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

"The firm is lawyering up for the upcoming trial."

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