Definition of solicitor Solicitor

/sʌlɪˈsʌtɚ/ - [sulisuter] - so•lic•i•tor

We found 10 definitions of solicitor from 4 different sources.

What does solicitor mean?

Noun Plural: solicitors
solicitor - a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
		attorney, lawyer a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
		jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
solicitor - a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
		canvasser
		requester, suppliant, petitioner, supplicant one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors"

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solicitor (Noun)
In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
solicitor (Noun)
In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
solicitor (Noun)
In parts of the U. S. , the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
solicitor (Noun)
A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.

solicitor (n.)
One who solicits.
solicitor (n.)
An attorney or advocate; one who represents another in court; -- formerly, in English practice, the professional designation of a person admitted to practice in a court of chancery or equity. See the Note under Attorney.
solicitor (n.)
The law officer of a city, town, department, or government; as, the city solicitor; the solicitor of the treasury.