solicitor
/səˈlɪsɪtə(r)/noun
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- Brit. a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also advise clients, instruct barristers, and represent clients in some courts.〈英〉（处理产权转让、起草遗嘱和处理其他法律事务的）初级律师, 诉状律师, 事务律师, 小律师。比较BARRISTER, ATTORNEY.
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- N. Amer. the chief law officer of a city, town, or government department〈北美〉（城市、市镇、政府部门负责法律事务的）法务官。
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- N. Amer. a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser〈北美〉推销员; 招揽生意的人; 游说者。
词源
late Middle English (denoting an agent or deputy)： from Old French solliciteur, from solliciter （see SOLICIT）.