səˈlɪsɪtə n. 1
Brit. a
member of
the legal profession qualified to deal
with conveyancing,
draw up wills,
etc.,
and to
advise clients and
instruct barristers. 2 a
person who solicits. 3 US a canvasser. 4 US the
chief law officer of a
city etc. øSolicitor-General 1 (in the UK) the
Crown law officer
below the
Attorney General or (in Scotland) below the
Lord Advocate. 2 (in the US) the law officer below the Attorney General. [ME f. OF solliciteur (as SOLICIT)]