lawyer

• Personne qui exerce le droit, notamment en représentant des clients dans des affaires juridiques et en donnant des conseils juridiques, souvent avec une licence ou un titre professionnel.

A noun referring to a person who practices or studies law, especially one who is licensed to represent clients in legal matters and give legal advice.

1. Legal professionalA2formallegal

   A person who practices law, advises clients on legal matters, and represents them in court.

   Avocat (professionnel du droit)

   • She hired a lawyer to handle her divorce case.
   • The lawyer presented strong evidence in court.
   • He consulted a lawyer before signing the contract.

   Synonymesadvocateattorneybarristercounselcounselorsolicitor

2. Defender or advocateB1formallegal

   Someone who argues or pleads for a cause or on behalf of another person.

   Défenseur ou avocat (au sens figuré)

   • The lawyer defended his client against the accusations.
   • A good lawyer fights for the rights of their client.
   • The lawyer argued that the law was unconstitutional.

   Synonymesadvocateattorneycounselcounselordefenderpleader