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noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law. Examples : "While not formally trained lawyers, the members of the debate team researched legal precedents and argued their cases persuasively. " law job person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To practice law. Examples : "Sentence: "My aunt lawyers for a non-profit organization that helps immigrants." " law job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer. Examples : "My neighbor, without a law degree, often lawyers for tenants in disputes with their landlord, helping them understand their rights. " law job government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make legalistic arguments. Examples : "The opposing team tried to lawyer their way out of the penalty by arguing obscure technicalities of the rules. " law government politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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