Comparative law notes
E&W
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abogado
full
solicitor
noun
Definitions of solicitor
(UK and Commonwealth) a qualified lawyer who works at a law firm and who generally deals with non-contentious work or preparing cases for hearings, but who cannot appear as an advocate in the higher courts
When people are taken into custody they are asked immediately if they want a solicitor.