名词

1. (英国向委托人提供法律咨询、准备法律文件和诉讼材料并在初级法院代表委托人出庭的)诉状律师，事务律师
In Britain, a solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents and cases, and represents clients in the lower courts of law.

2. (美国在城市或政府部门负责法律事务的)法务官
In the United States, a solicitor is the chief lawyer in a government or city department.

1. a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents

2. a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

Synonym: canvasser