lawyering

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lawyering

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

Example Sentences

But I guess that’s just the kind of sloppy and dishonest lawyering that’s led to some of these ethics complaints in the first place.

From Slate

Although she performed as a hostess in Washington—she preferred it greatly to Albany—she badgered Seward almost constantly to give up politics and settle for a quiet life lawyering in Auburn.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Slate

In November, Yaghoubtil, speaking on a podcast episode called “Lawyering With Empathy,” emphasized his focus was never high-dollar verdicts.

From Los Angeles Times

They should be screaming, lawyering up, doing whatever they can to slow it down—shareholder suits, creative litigation, anything.

From Slate