Definition

The position or title held by a solicitor, often used in a formal or respectful way.

Example

He was proud of his solicitorship and the responsibilities it entailed.

Conversation

Did you hear about Mark's new solicitorship?

Yeah, I heard he's really excited about it!

I can't believe he finally got that position as a solicitor.

It's a big deal for him; he worked really hard for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Solicitorship is formed from "solicitor" (from Old French *solliciter*, meaning to urge or request) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state or condition of being a solicitor, which is a legal professional who urges or requests on behalf of clients.

Memory Tip

Think of a solicitor as someone who 'urges' or 'requests' on behalf of others, and '-ship' indicates the state of being in that role.

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