homme de loi — meaning in English

English meaning

• lawman noun A law-enforcement officer, especially in a Western or frontier setting.
• lawyer noun A person qualified to advise on or represent others in legal matters.

Senses

homme de loi is used for these senses in English:

• lawman (informal) An officer of the law: a law-enforcement officer.
• lawyer A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

Related French words