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law·yer

 (loi′yər)
n.
One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters.

[Middle English lauier, from law, law; see law.]

law′yer·ly adj.
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lawyerly

(ˈlɔːjəlɪ)
adj
resembling a lawyer or lawyers
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