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 of solicitor

• 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

David Moore, senior assistant county solicitor, said the county is required to comply with a state statute that calls for a six-month notice and public comment period for buildings that will be used for immigration detention. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Brooks said her family has encountered plenty of door-to-door solicitors over the years, but never one knocking that late at night. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Her solicitor told the court she had been asked to transport a bag across the border and was unaware of its contents. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

Trained as a solicitor 26 years ago, Amrit has built a parallel practice supporting victims of narcissistic abuse, coercive control and violence against women and young girls. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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