lawyer
lawyer
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lawyer with Russian translation
lawyer usage examples
Юрист посоветовал ему внимательно прочитать соглашение.
A lawyer advised him to read the agreement carefully.
Юрист встретился с клиентом в полдень.
The lawyer met with the client at noon.
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lawyer belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
lawyer synonyms
What's the difference between lawyer / attorney / legal counsel / defense attorney / in-house counsel / legal adviser
General, neutral term for a person who practices law.
She works as a lawyer at a local firm.
Она работает юристом в местной фирме.
Mainly US term for a practicing lawyer; often used in formal/legal contexts.
He is an attorney who handles business cases.
Он адвокат (attorney), который ведёт коммерческие дела.
A lawyer who gives legal advice; often used for company lawyers.
We asked legal counsel to check the agreement.
Мы попросили юридического советника (legal counsel) проверить соглашение.
A lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime (US term).
Her defense attorney argued for a lighter sentence.
Её адвокат по защите (defense attorney) просил смягчить наказание.
A lawyer employed directly by a company to handle its legal work.
Our in-house counsel prepared the contract.
Наш корпоративный юрист (in-house counsel) подготовил контракт.
A person who gives legal advice; may work in organisations or privately.
Ask a legal adviser before you sign.
Проконсультируйтесь с юридическим советником (legal adviser) перед подписанием.
Can mean a lawyer who pleads in court (in some countries) or someone who supports a cause.
She is an advocate for children's rights.
Она выступает адвокатом (advocate) по правам детей.
UK specialist lawyer who represents clients in higher courts.
The barrister argued the case in the High Court.
Бэрристер выступал по делу в Высоком суде.
UK lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares documents; may not appear in higher courts.
Contact your solicitor to review the contract.
Свяжитесь с солиситором, чтобы проверить контракт.
Often means a legal scholar or expert in law rather than a practicing lawyer.
The jurist wrote many articles on constitutional law.
Юрист-теоретик написал много статей по конституционному праву.
A lawyer provided by the state to defend people who cannot afford a lawyer.
The public defender represented him at trial.
Государственный защитник (public defender) представлял его на суде.
A lawyer who represents the state and brings charges in criminal cases.
The prosecutor presented the evidence to the jury.
Прокурор представил доказательства присяжным.
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How to pronounce lawyer and what this word means
lawyer translation: юрист. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lawyer
/ˈlɔːjə/
lawyer translation
юрист
lawyer examples
A lawyer advised him to read the agreement carefully.
lawyer transcription
/ˈlɔːjə/, /ˈlɔɪjɚ/
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Questions about this word
lawyer meaning: what does it mean?
legal professional
lawyer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lawyer is pronounced as /ˈlɔːjə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lawyer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A lawyer advised him to read the agreement carefully. Translation: Юрист посоветовал ему внимательно прочитать соглашение.
Is lawyer part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, lawyer (юрист) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is lawyer part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, lawyer (юрист) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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