Practitioner
/ˈpræk.tɪʃ.ə.nər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person authorized to practice a profession, especially law or medicine.
The practitioner advised the client on legal matters.
- (n.) A professional actively engaged in the practice of law or medicine, rather than a theorist or academic.
As a medical practitioner, she must maintain patient confidentiality.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'practitioner' denotes authorized, active engagement in a profession, distinguishing from academic or theoretical roles.
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