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solicitor

/səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/

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Solliciteur, démarcheur

One who solicits.

Examples :

"The magazine company hired a solicitor to call people and try to get them to subscribe. "

La société de magazines a embauché un démarcheur pour appeler les gens et essayer de les abonner.

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Avocat (conseiller juridique)

In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.

Examples :

"The solicitor advised the family on the best course of action regarding their neighbour's noisy dog. "

L'avocat a conseillé la famille sur la meilleure marche à suivre concernant le chien bruyant de leur voisin.

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Avocat

In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.

Examples :

"My uncle, a solicitor in Toronto, is advising my sister on her new business venture. "

Mon oncle, un avocat à Toronto, conseille ma sœur sur sa nouvelle entreprise.

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Avocat, conseiller juridique

In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.

Examples :

"The city solicitor presented the council with the proposed budget for next year. "

L'avocat de la ville a présenté au conseil le budget proposé pour l'année prochaine.

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Vendeur, démarcheur

A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.

Examples :

"The homeowner politely declined to speak with the solicitor who was trying to sell magazine subscriptions door-to-door. "

Le propriétaire a poliment refusé de parler au démarcheur qui essayait de vendre des abonnements à des magazines en porte-à-porte.

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