Loyer vs. Lawyer — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Loyer and Lawyer
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Loyer
Loyer is a French surname.
Lawyer
A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, canonist, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying the law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services.
Lawyer
One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters.
Lawyer
A professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor)
Lawyer
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestation
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Lawyer
(by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.
Lawyer
The burbot.
Lawyer
The stem of a bramble.
Lawyer
Any of various plants. en
Lawyer
To practice law.
Lawyer
(intransitive) To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
Lawyer
(intransitive) To make legalistic arguments.
Lawyer
To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.
You've been lawyered!
Lawyer
One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.
Lawyer
The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.
Lawyer
A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
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