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solicitor noun

  /səˈlɪstə/ , /səˈlɪsɪtə/ , /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/
  • 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.
 advogado
  • 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.
 advogado, assessor jurídico, consultor jurídico
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