Solicitor
/səˈlɪsɪtə/noun
A legal professional who provides advice and represents clients in legal matters.
Did you know?In medieval times, solicitors were often seen as intermediaries between the common people and the powerful, wielding significant influence in legal matters.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sollicitare
“to disturb, agitate, or urge strongly”
Old French
Old French
soliciteur
“one who urges or entreats”
Middle English
Middle English
solicitor
“a person who seeks or requests something”
Modern English
English
solicitor
“a legal practitioner who advises clients and represents them in legal matters”