Legal Profession
/ˈliːɡəl prəˈfɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of individuals authorized to practice law and represent clients in legal matters.
She has been a member of the legal profession for over twenty years.
- (n.) The professional discipline or occupation concerned with advising clients, drafting legal documents, and advocating in courts.
Ethical standards govern conduct within the legal profession.
Forms
- legal professions
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Commentary
Use 'legal profession' to denote both the collective group of practicing lawyers and the field or discipline itself; context typically clarifies the intended meaning.
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