Lawyer是什麼意思

"Lawyer" 這個詞在英語中指的是一個法律專業人士，他們經過專業的培訓和執業考試，擁有法律知識和技能，可以為個人、企業或其他組織提供法律建議、代表他們進行訴訟或法律爭議解決、準備法律檔案等。

Lawyers may work in a variety of settings, including private law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, or as solo practitioners. They may specialize in a particular area of law, such as criminal law, family law, intellectual property law, or environmental law, among others.

In addition to representing clients in court, lawyers may also engage in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or arbitration, to help clients resolve their legal issues outside of the courtroom.

It's important to note that the term "lawyer" is used primarily in the United States and Canada. In other common law countries, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, the more common terms are "solicitor" and "barrister." In civil law countries, such as those in continental Europe, the term "avocat" (in French) or "advogado" (in Portuguese) is used.