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lawyerly Definition and Meaning in English (lawyerly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:legalisticforensicpedantic
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Lawyerly definition: Resembling or characteristic of a lawyer, especially in a formal, precise, or sometimes overly cautious and evasive manner.

Definitions of Lawyerly

  1. 1adjective(colloquial)

    Resembling or characteristic of a lawyer, especially in a formal, precise, or sometimes overly cautious and evasive manner.

Example Sentences

casual

“His lawyerly response avoided a direct answer to the question.”

formal

“She presented a lawyerly argument, citing every relevant precedent.”

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Antonyms

unprofessionalunlawyerly

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nounlawyer
nounlawyerliness
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Lawyerly definition: Resembling or characteristic of a lawyer, especially in a formal, precise, or sometimes overly cautious and evasive manner.
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'Lawyerly' translates to 'lawyerly' in English. Lawyerly definition: Resembling or characteristic of a lawyer, especially in a formal, precise, or sometimes overly cautious and evasive manner.
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