Main Entry:

so·lic·i·tor

Pronunciation:

\sə-ˈli-sə-tər, -ˈlis-tər\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1: one that solicits ; especially : an agent that solicits (as contributions to charity)2: a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts3: the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department

— so·lic·i·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun