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Lawyer

UK /["/ˈlɔɪə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈlɔɪər/"]/

Definition

a person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents

In simple words: A person who helps people with legal problems.

Examples

  • The lawyer prepared a strong defense for her client in court.
  • After years of hard work, he finally became a successful lawyer.
  • She consulted a lawyer to help her understand the contract.
  • The lawyer's job is to represent people in legal matters.
  • Many people trust their lawyer to handle their legal issues properly.

Usage notes

Use 'lawyer' in formal and neutral contexts when discussing legal matters. Avoid informal contexts where simpler terms may suffice, such as 'legal helper'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'law' + 'yer' like 'you're involved in law'.

Collocations

  • brilliant
  • clever
  • competent

Synonyms

  • attorney
  • counsel
  • legal representative
  • advocate
  • defender

Antonyms

  • client
  • defendant

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'barrister' or 'solicitor' which are specific types of lawyers
  • Using 'lawyer' to refer to anyone involved in law, but not all legal roles are lawyers
  • Incorrectly spelling as 'lawyer' when it should be 'lawers'