solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈli-sə-tər 

-ˈli-stər

1

: one that solicits

especially : an agent that solicits contributions (as to a 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

solicitorship

sə-ˈli-sə-tər-ˌship 

-ˈli-stər-

noun

Synonyms

• seducer
• tempter
• perverter
• baiter
• siren

Examples of solicitor in a Sentence

Solicitors will be arrested for trespassing.

money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls

Recent Examples on the Web

Episode 1 chronicles the arrest of Jamie at his family’s home, his transport to the police station, his meeting with a public solicitor and interrogation by the detectives, while Episode 2 finds Luke and Misha questioning seeking information at Jaime’s school. —Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Cuff founded Cuff Roberts, another solicitors’ firm, in 1894. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 May 2025

Like the volunteer leadership, fundraising staff members will have built strong relationships with donors and fellow solicitors. —Victoria Burkhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

When the society failed during wartime to raise enough funds, solicitor Thomas Edward Carpenter stepped in to buy the cottage as a memorial to his son killed in action. —Natalie Jenner may 6, Literary Hub, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing solicitor

• solicitor general

Rhymes for solicitor

• simpliciter

Kids Definition

solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈlis-ət-ər 

1

: one that solicits

2

: a British lawyer

3

: the chief law officer of a city, town, county, or government division

Legal Definition

solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈli-sə-tər 

1

: one that solicits

especially : an agent that solicits customers (as in insurance) or charitable contributions

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 see also city attorney