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lawyering

American  
[law-yer-ing, loi-er-] / ˈlɔ jər ɪŋ, ˈlɔɪ ər- /

noun

  1. the practice of law; the duties, functions, or skills of a lawyer.


Etymology

Origin of lawyering

First recorded in 1670–80; lawyer + -ing 1


Example Sentences

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Copyright has been a major battleground for the generative AI sector, with publishers, musicians and artists lawyering up or cutting deals to get paid for technology that is being built with their content.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Courts and bar authorities should also revisit fee reasonableness in high-volume, low-complexity matters where lawyering is minimal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Leslie Ann Munoz also points to how AI, touted worldwide as a labor-saving technology, has actually increased the workload in some trades and professions, like lawyering.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026

I can hear the woodwinds and strings in your ode to creative lawyering in the states.

From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2026

Walter tried to listen politely, but he'd already decided to leave the lawyering to his lawyers.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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