영국이나 호주 등지에서 법률적 자문을 제공하고, 부동산 이전이나 유언장 작성 등의 서류 작업을 처리하며 하급 법원에서 의뢰인을 대리하는 사무 변호사.
A legal professional in jurisdictions like the UK who provides legal advice, prepares documents, and represents clients in lower courts.
예문:
"The couple consulted a solicitor to help with the legal paperwork for buying their first home."
"In the UK legal system, a solicitor often prepares the case before it is handed over to a barrister."
미국 등에서 시, 읍 또는 정부 부처의 법적 업무를 총괄하는 수석 법무관.
The chief legal officer of a city, town, or government department, particularly in the United States.
예문:
"The city solicitor advised the mayor on the legality of the new environmental ordinance."
"The Solicitor General is responsible for representing the federal government in the Supreme Court."
상품 주문, 광고 게재 또는 기부금을 요청하기 위해 가호방문하거나 전화를 거는 방문 판매원 또는 권유원.
A person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, or donations; a canvasser.
예문:
"The apartment complex has a strict policy against solicitors knocking on residents' doors."
"She ignored the phone call after realizing it was just another solicitor trying to sell insurance."