counselor-at-law

American  

[koun-suh-ler-uht-law] / ˈkaʊn sə lər ətˈlɔ /

noun

plural

counselors-at-law

1. counselor.

---

Etymology

Origin of counselor-at-law

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Our statute provides that no person shall be permitted to practice as an attorney or counselor-at-law, without having previously obtained a license for that purpose from two of the justices of the Supreme Court.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

He's a counselor-at-law, he is; and he has inveigled a boy into his keeping, who, he supposes, has a claim on me; and he proposes to make some money out of it.

From Sevenoaks by Holland, J. G. (Josiah Gilbert)

His second son, Josiah, became an eminent counselor-at-law of Romney, N. H., and President of the Senate of that State.

From The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution by Stark, James H.

I could scarcely compose myself, and must have betrayed indignation in my mien to the stranger, who was a counselor-at-law in the neighborhood, a man of engaging aspect and polite address.

From Oliver Goldsmith A Biography by Irving, Washington

Lawrence was the youngest son of John Lawrence, Esquire, counselor-at-law at Burlington, N.J., and was the second in command at the celebrated capture of the Philadelphia in the harbor of Tripoli.

From Dewey and Other Naval Commanders by Ellis, Edward Sylvester