counselor-at-law

noun

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər-ˈat-'lȯ How to pronounce counselor-at-law (audio)
Definition of counselor-at-lawnext
as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations enjoyed a distinguished career as a counselor-at-law for more than 40 years

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  1. lawyer
  2. attorney
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  • Now the board consists of two lawyers, a Waffle House executive, a conservative commentator and the former head of the Cobb County Republican Party.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Emma’s lawyer, Hal (Campbell Scott), ends the conversation there.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lawyer
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  • The governor now picks one of three finalists named by a nominating commission controlled by attorneys.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The county attorney presented a plan to sue several big pharma companies for the deceptive marketing practices that triggered the opioid epidemic, following the pattern established by lawsuits filed against tobacco companies starting in the 1990s.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
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