as in attorney
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
their lawyers told them that they couldn't use the park for the concert without permission from the city
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Recent Examples of lawyer
Bove, a former personal lawyer for Trump, has been nominated for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
After that, Tiny contacted her lawyers, and the cease-and-desist letter accusing MGA of infringement was sent.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
However, the family's lawyers are now saying the police had records of his mental and physical state.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His administration’s lawyers complained too many judges were standing in the way of Trump’s agenda.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
After that, Tiny contacted her lawyers, and the cease-and-desist letter accusing MGA of infringement was sent.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
However, the family's lawyers are now saying the police had records of his mental and physical state.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His administration’s lawyers complained too many judges were standing in the way of Trump’s agenda.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawyer
Noun
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The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror. Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Upon her release in January 2013, Rachel requested a meeting with her attorney.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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No serious advocate for diversity programs argues against hiring the best candidate for the job.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Higgins, a candidate for mayor in the city of Miami, chairs the County Commission’s Transportation committee and has been the board’s main advocate of the Northeast project.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The association gives out four awards annually -- one for an elementary, one middle/junior high, one for a secondary counselor and a fourth for the overall counselor of the year.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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An unlikely victim Pam has been a grief counselor and a high school dean.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Lawyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawyer. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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