Lawyer ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Lawyer ( noun )

1. A professional person qualified to give legal advice and to represent individuals and organizations in legal matters.
2. A person who practices law; an attorney or a counselor.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french loyer, from latin lex (genitive legis) "law" + -yer, on the pattern of old french notaire "notary".

Examples:

1. He hired a lawyer to defend him.
2. She became a lawyer after graduating from law school.
3. The lawyer presented the case in court.
4. He was a successful lawyer.
5. The lawyer gave legal advice to the company.

(As a verb)

Lawyer ( verb )

1. A professional person qualified to give legal advice and to represent individuals and organizations in legal matters.
2. A person who practices law; an attorney or a counselor.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french loyer, from latin lex (genitive legis) "law" + -yer, on the pattern of old french notaire "notary".

Examples:

1. He hired a lawyer to defend him.
2. She became a lawyer after graduating from law school.
3. The lawyer presented the case in court.
4. He was a successful lawyer.
5. The lawyer gave legal advice to the company.