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solicitor
Noun
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In many areas, such as the UK, Australia, India, and Singapore, a solicitor is a type of lawyer who offers legal services to clients outside of court.
I have instructed my solicitor to sell the house to any interested party.
If in doubt, consult an accountant or solicitor about the various taxes involved.
The rules are relevant to solicitors practising in partnership in England and Wales.
On 4 August, solicitors acting on behalf of the relatives wrote to the judge.
The court had no clear evidence that the copy was sent to the defendants' solicitors.
Such a rule would prevent solicitors from handling the client's case from start to finish.
On the solicitor's advice, we have decided to proceed.
Are you represented by a solicitor?
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A solicitor is someone trying to sell things, especially door to door.
Don't answer the door. It's just another solicitor.
general
Adjective
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Usual; about most things. An idea is a general idea if it's about many things or about most things, not just about one specific thing.
First I will talk about general problems of farming, and then I will talk about the specific problems of wheat farming.
In general, I enjoy pizza.
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General is approximate, not exact; maybe a little different; close but maybe not the same.
general
Noun
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A general is the leader of an army.
The president told the general to bring the army home.