lawyer
noun
a person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters.
lawyerlike
-
a word derived from
lawyer.
Example Sentences
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“I am a lawyer,” said the lawyer, lawyerlike.
From Slate ● Jan. 11, 2017
The Government's lawyerlike brief was signed by two of its bright young men, Paul A. Freund, onetime secretary to Mr. Justice Brandeis, and John G. Laylin, assistant to General Counsel Herman Oliphant, of the Treasury.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was boxed into frankness by Dulles' skillful mixture of concession, firmness and lawyerlike analysis.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the Government's oral argument was definitely less than lawyerlike.
From Time Magazine Archive
But, with lawyerlike caution, he thought he would put off the committal as long as possible.
From Duffels by Edward Eggleston
