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Definition of lawyering

lawyering

/ˈlɔː.jɚ.ɪŋ/
law · yer · ing
Adjective:lawyerly
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Past Simple:lawyered
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Past Participle:lawyered
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Present Participle:lawyering
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lawyering Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The work, profession, or practice of a lawyer, including legal representation, negotiation, and advocacy.

Example

"The defense team's skillful lawyering resulted in all charges being dropped before the trial began."

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• verb

1

To practice law or work as an attorney (present participle of lawyer).

Example

"After spending twenty years lawyering for large corporations, she decided to become a law professor."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lawyering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lawyering
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