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ambulance chaser

/ˈæmbjələns ˌtʃeɪsər/

Traduction: Terme familier et péjoratif désignant un avocat qui recherche agressivement des clients, en particulier en traquant les victimes d'accidents ou leurs familles pour proposer des actions en justice, souvent en sous-entendant un comportement contraire à l'éthique ou opportuniste.

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/ˈæmbjələns ˌtʃeɪsər/C1slangamericanlegal
  • frTerme familier et péjoratif désignant un avocat qui recherche agressivement des clients, en particulier en traquant les victimes d'accidents ou leurs familles pour proposer des actions en justice, souvent en sous-entendant un comportement contraire à l'éthique ou opportuniste.

A derogatory slang term for a lawyer who aggressively seeks out clients, especially by pursuing accident victims or their families to file lawsuits, often implying unethical or opportunistic behavior.

  1. Derogatory term for a lawyerC1informalamerican

    A lawyer who aggressively seeks out clients by following ambulance calls or accident scenes to offer legal services, often seen as unethical.

    fravocat marabout

    • He's known as an ambulance chaser, always showing up at accident scenes.
    • The public views ambulance chasers as exploiting people's misfortunes.
    • She avoided hiring an ambulance chaser and found a reputable attorney instead.