solicitor

noun

1. 1

   One who solicits.

2. 2

   In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.

3. 3

   In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.

4. 4

   In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.

5. 5

   A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.