Meanings
A person who practices law, as an attorney or counselor.
ایک شخص جو قانون کا کاروبار کرتا ہے، جیسے وکیل یا مشیر۔
وکیل
wakeel
Common Collocations
- criminal lawyer
- family lawyer
- corporate lawyer
Example Sentences
She is a skilled lawyer who specializes in environmental law.
وہ ایک ماہر وکیل ہیں جو ماحولیاتی قانون میں مہارت رکھتے ہیں۔
Woh aik maahir wakeel hain jo maholiyati qanoon mein maharat rakhte hain.
The lawyer represented the defendant in court.
وکیل نے عدالت میں ملزم کی نمائندگی کی۔
Wakeel ne adalat mein mulzim ki numaindagi ki.
Finding a good lawyer is essential for a successful case.
اچھے وکیل کی تلاش ایک کامیاب مقدمے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Acha wakeel ki talash aik kamiyab muqadma ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'law' in 'lawyer' as in someone who works with laws.
Picture a courtroom where lawyers defend their clients.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عدل سے بڑھ کر نہیں کوئی علم و قانون کا، قانون بنائے وہی کہ جو سب جانیں اس کا۔
Adl se barh kar nahin koi ilm o qanoon ka, qanoon banaye wahi ke jo sab jaanen is ka.
There is no knowledge and law greater than justice, the one who makes laws is known by all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عدالت میں سچ کبھی چھپتا نہیں۔
Adalat mein sach kabhi chhupata nahin.
The truth never hides in court.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "laüier" — to serve, to provide
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Old French to Middle English, emphasizing the role of advocates and legal professionals in serving justice.