unlawyerlike
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a word derived from
lawyer.
lawyernouna person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters.
Example Sentences
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Folksy, candid, and inclined to ramble in peculiarly unlawyerlike fashion, Author Douglas has a keen eye for homely detail and an easy gift for projecting his friendly, open-faced curiosity about far-off people and places.
From Time Magazine Archive
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One of the most gifted lawyers of his generation, Fortas in 43 months on the bench had already proved himself an asset to a court that has often been faulted for its unlawyerlike decisions.
From Time Magazine Archive
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He gravely signs the firm name, Logan and Lincoln, to this unlawyerlike letter and sends it on its way.
From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life by William H. Herndon
I am surprised at you, Mr. Witberg, claiming to be a judge and skilled in the practice of the law, and yet being guilty of such unlawyerlike conduct.
From The Night-Born by Jack London