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solicitor in Finnish

solicitor in Finnish is lakimies, asianajaja, ovelta ovelle -myyjä — solicitor means in the UK and similar legal systems, a lawyer who advises clients and handles legal paperwork, as distinct from a barrister who argues cases in court.

solicitor in Finnish

lakimies
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 barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
asianajaja
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.
ovelta ovelle -myyjä
noun
(North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.

What does "solicitor" mean?

  1. noun In the UK and similar legal systems, a lawyer who advises clients and handles legal paperwork, as distinct from a barrister who argues cases in court.
    "She hired a solicitor to handle the sale of her house."
  2. noun In parts of the United States, the chief legal officer of a city or municipality.
    "The city solicitor reviewed the new ordinance before it passed."
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solicitor in a sentence

  • She hired a solicitor to handle the sale of her house.
  • The solicitor drafted the contract before the deal was signed.
  • The city solicitor reviewed the new ordinance before it passed.

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What is "solicitor" in Finnish?

"solicitor" in Finnish is lakimies, asianajaja, ovelta ovelle -myyjä. solicitor means: In the UK and similar legal systems, a lawyer who advises clients and handles legal paperwork, as distinct from a barrister who argues cases in court.

How do you use "solicitor" in a sentence?

Example: "She hired a solicitor to handle the sale of her house." In Finnish, "solicitor" is lakimies, asianajaja, ovelta ovelle -myyjä.

Are there other ways to say "solicitor" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "solicitor": lakimies, asianajaja, ovelta ovelle -myyjä.

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