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lawyers

/ˈlɔɪ.əz/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚz/

Meanings
noun
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

Examples :

"The lawyers argued the case in court. "
person job law government politics society organization

Related Words

Illustration authorized

authorized verb

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

Illustration researched

researched verb

/rɪˈsɜːtʃt/ /riˈsɜːrtʃt/

To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

"Example Sentence: "Maria researched different universities before applying to college to find the best fit for her interests." "

Illustration professional

professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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persuasively adverb

/pərˈsweɪsɪvli/ /pɚˈsweɪsɪvli/

In a manner intended to convince or persuade.

"The eloquent speaker persuasively stated her argument."

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organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration legalistic

legalistic adjective

/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/

Of a person, following the letter of the law.

"The teacher's legalistic interpretation of the school rules meant even minor infractions resulted in strict punishments. "

Illustration unsuspecting

unsuspecting adjective

/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/ /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪn/

Not suspecting; without any suspicion.

"He easily shot the unsuspecting target."

Illustration immigrants

immigrants noun

/ˈɪmɪɡrənts/ /ˈɪmɪˌɡrænts/

A non-native person who comes to a country from another country in order to permanently settle there.

"Many immigrants seek better opportunities for their children in a new country. "

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precedents noun

/ˈpresɪdənts/ /ˈpresɪdens/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

""The judge relied on legal precedents from similar cases to decide the verdict in this trial." "

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impenetrable adjective

/ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/

Not penetrable.

"The fortress is impenetrable, so it cannot be taken."

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technicalities noun

/ˌteknɪˈkælətiz/ /ˌtɛknɪˈkælətiz/

The quality or state of being technical.

"The lawyer pointed out several technicalities in the contract, making it unclear who was responsible for the damages. "