lawyer
nounUK /ˈlɔɪ.ər/
US /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/
A lawyer is a person whose job is to help people with the law.
The lawyer helped the family understand the rules of the court.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who gives advice about the law and speaks for others in court.
She hired a lawyer to speak for her at the hearing.
3. A person trained in the law who prepares legal papers.
The lawyer wrote the contract for the new house.
4. A legal expert who defends or prosecutes in a trial.
The lawyer asked the witness a question.