solicitor
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: solicitors
Sense 1
One who solicits, particularly — A lawyer offering most legal services to clients apart from representation in court, for which the lawyer typically solicits and instructs a barrister instead, although rights of audience vary by jurisdiction.
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 2
One who solicits, particularly — A lawyer now performing both the role of a traditional solicitor and that of a barrister.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “solicitor” mean?
One who solicits, particularly — A lawyer offering most legal services to clients apart from representation in court, for which the lawyer typically solicits and instructs a barrister instead, although rights of audience vary by jurisdiction.
Is “solicitor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.