solicitor

== English == === Alternative forms === solicitour (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle French soliciteur. By surface analysis, solicit +‎ -or. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ (UK) IPA(key): /səˈlɪsɪtə/, (contracted) /səˈlɪstə/ Hyphenation: so‧li‧ci‧tor === Noun === solicitor (plural solicitors) One who solicits. In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction. Synonym: transactional attorney In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister. In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction. (Canada, US) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door. ==== Usage notes ==== Jurisdictions using the common-law definition include England and Wales, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, and Singapore. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === solicitor on Wikipedia.Wikipedia