solicitor

• Au Royaume-Uni, juriste qui donne des conseils juridiques et prépare des actes et documents juridiques, par opposition à l'avocat plaidant (barrister) qui représente les clients devant les tribunaux.

A British lawyer who provides legal advice and prepares legal documents, distinct from a barrister who represents clients in court.

1. Legal advisor (UK)B2formalbritishlegal

   A type of lawyer in the United Kingdom who provides legal advice, prepares legal documents, and handles legal matters, but does not typically represent clients in higher courts.

   Solliciteur (avocat-conseil au Royaume-Uni)

   • The solicitor drafted the contract for the property sale.
   • She consulted a solicitor about her inheritance dispute.
   • The solicitor advised the client on the terms of the will.

2. Petitioner or canvasserC1formal

   A person who asks for contributions, support, or votes, often in a commercial or political context.

   Solliciteur

   • The solicitor for the charity went door-to-door collecting donations.
   • A political solicitor gathered signatures for the petition.
   • The company hired a solicitor to promote their new product.

   Synonymesbeggarcanvasserfundraiserpetitionersuitorsupplicanttout