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 courts
3 : the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department

— so·lic·i·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun