noun [North American] a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser. [North American] the chief law officer of a city, town, or government department. [British] a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters.
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He is admitted to practice as a solicitor.
彼は事務弁護士としての開業を承認される。
Ms. Kato was appointed as a solicitor general in 1970 and has been in the position for almost 20 years there.