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lawyered

/ˈlɔɪərd/ /ˈlɔːərd/

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verb

Ejercer la abogacía, practicar derecho

To practice law.

Examples :

"My sister lawyered for five years before deciding to become a teacher. "

Mi hermana ejerció la abogacía durante cinco años antes de decidirse a ser profesora.

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verb

Actuar como abogado, ejercer la abogacía

To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.

Examples :

"My little brother loves to "lawyer" his way out of chores by pointing out loopholes in my mom's instructions. "

A mi hermano pequeño le encanta "actuar como abogado" para evitar las tareas domésticas, señalando las lagunas en las instrucciones de mi madre.

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verb

Hacer argumentos legalistas

To make legalistic arguments.

Examples :

"He lawyered his way out of detention by citing obscure school board policies. "

Él hizo argumentos legalistas para salir de la detención citando políticas oscuras de la junta escolar.

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verb

Acosar con preguntas

To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.

Examples :

""The manager lawyered the employee in the meeting, demanding to know exactly why she was late every day last week until she finally admitted she was oversleeping." "

El gerente acosó a la empleada con preguntas en la reunión, exigiendo saber exactamente por qué llegaba tarde todos los días la semana pasada, hasta que finalmente admitió que se estaba quedando dormida.

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