solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈli-sə-tər 

-ˈli-stər

1

: one that solicits

especially : an agent that solicits contributions (as to a charity)

2

: a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts

3

: the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department

solicitorship

sə-ˈli-sə-tər-ˌship 

-ˈli-stər-

noun

Synonyms

• baiter
• seducer
• tempter

Examples of solicitor in a Sentence

Solicitors will be arrested for trespassing.

money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls

Recent Examples on the Web

John haltingly impersonates James, and is immediately pulled into a murder investigation: a top solicitor has been stabbed with an antique letter opener! —Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Yeung studied law in the UK and worked as a solicitor before making two mostly English-language films, Cut Sleeve Boys (2006) and Front Cover (2015). —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025

The bill imposes $50,000 fines on sponsors for each solicitor found to not be a U.S. citizen. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025

Also present were Sigmon's attorney and spiritual adviser, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor's office, a sheriff's investigator and three members of the news media. —arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing solicitor

• solicitor general

Rhymes for solicitor

• simpliciter

Kids Definition

solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈlis-ət-ər 

1

: one that solicits

2

: a British lawyer

3

: the chief law officer of a city, town, county, or government division

Legal Definition

solicitor

noun

so·​lic·​i·​tor sə-ˈli-sə-tər 

1

: one that solicits

especially : an agent that solicits customers (as in insurance) or charitable contributions

2

: a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts

3

: the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department see also city attorney