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Lawyer
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lawyer n
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: one whose profession is to advise clients as to legal rights and obligations and to represent clients in legal proceedings
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.