lawyer

[law-yer, loi-er] / ˈlɔ yər, ˈlɔɪ ər /

NOUN

person who is trained to counsel or argue in cases of law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate counselor

STRONG

attorney barrister counsel counsellor defender jurist mouthpiece pleader practitioner proctor procurator solicitor

WEAK

attorney-at-law jurisprudent legal adviser legal eagle legist member of the bar

Example Sentences

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The takeaway: Don’t make any decisions without consulting with a lawyer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

A professional — an accountant, banker or lawyer — will likely charge a fee.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Roberts-Smith vehemently denies the claims, which his lawyer says are "unchartered legal territory" for Australia – a country that has never held a war crimes trial.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The lawyer said he hoped the massive verdict would serve as a wake-up call for the department and the city as more lawsuits pile up over less-lethal weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Regina demurred: ”I don’t want to answer anything unless I have my lawyer present.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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