The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SOLICITOR which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1974.
Public law officer crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SOLICITOR | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Public law officer
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- solicitor
- magistrate
- acknowledgment
- advocate depute
- attorney general
- judge
- constable
- marshal
- poundage
- register
- appointment
- notary
Crossword Answer definitions
SOLICITOR noun- One who solicits.
- In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
- In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
- In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
- A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.
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