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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.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
patent
Noun
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A patent is a way of protecting an invention from being stolen.
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Thomas Edison had over 2000 patents.
patent
Verb
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To patent means to get a patent on an invention
Thomas Edison patented the light bulb and the phonograph.
office
Noun
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An office is a room or building where people sit at desks and work.
Her office is in the third door on the left side of the hall.
We're meeting at the office after work.
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A position held by public election is an office.
They both decided to run for office.
He holds the office of senator.