lawyers
word · lemma: lawyer
/ˈɫɔɪɝz/
LOY-urz
/lˈɔɪəz/
LOY-uhz
Definition
Lawyers are people whose job is to give legal advice, prepare legal documents, and represent people or organizations in legal matters.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'lawyer'. Common combinations include 'defense lawyers', 'corporate lawyers', and 'hire a lawyer'. In everyday speech, people sometimes say 'lawyers' generally for legal professionals, but specific roles can vary by country.
Spanish: abogadosPortuguese (BR): advogadosPortuguese (PT): advogadosChinese (Simplified): 律师Chinese (Traditional): 律師Hindi: वकीलArabic: محامونBengali: আইনজীবীরাRussian: юристыJapanese: 弁護士Vietnamese: luật sưKorean: 변호사들Turkish: avukatlarUrdu: وکیلوںIndonesian: pengacara
Example Sentences
The company hired two lawyers for the case.
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Some lawyers work with families and children.
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The lawyers prepared the documents yesterday.
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Their lawyers told them not to speak to the press yet.
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We spent all morning in meetings with the lawyers.
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The deal looked simple, but our lawyers found a few problems.
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