solicitor

Definition

One who solicits.

Etymology

From Middle French soliciteur. By surface analysis, solicit + -or.

Example Sentences

• "“I beg, Mr Allworthy,” answered Sophia, “you will not insist on my reasons;—[…] Your nephew, sir, hath many virtues—he hath great virtues, Mr Allworthy. I question not but he will do you honour in the world, and make you happy.”—“I wish I could make him so, madam,” replied Allworthy; “but that I am convinced is only in your power. It is that conviction which hath made me so earnest a solicitor in his favour.”"
• "[…] sex workers are regarded as born to be punished; the solicitors of their services are not."

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