lawyering

C1 Topic:Work & Careers
US /ˈlɔɪərɪŋ/ UK /ˈlɔːjərɪŋ/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the practice or profession of working as a lawyer, involving legal advice and representation

    Her skills in lawyering were evident in the courtroom.

  2. 2
    noun

    the act of engaging in legal argumentation or advocacy

    Effective lawyering requires both knowledge and persuasion.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the practice or profession... legal practicelegal workadvocacylegal representationlegal counsel
2 noun · the act of engaging in... legal wranglinglegal maneuveringcourtroom tacticslegal strategizing

Etymology

From Modern English lawyer ("one who practices law") plus the suffix -ing (forming nouns of action), giving lawyering ("the practice or profession of a lawyer").

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