lawyer
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Also seen as: lawyers · lawyering · lawyered
Sense 1
A professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor)
người chuyên nghiệp có bằng luật sau đại học đủ điều kiện làm việc pháp lý
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
người chuyên nghiệp đủ điều kiện và được ủy quyền hành nghề luật
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To practice law.
VerbRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
thực hiện hoặc cố thực hiện công việc của luật sư
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Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lawyer” mean?
A professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor)
Is “lawyer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.