practice of law Meaning of "practice of law"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system

Usage(s):

  1. Marilyn Quayle forswore the practice of law because she is the Vice President's wife.
  2. Upon graduating law school, he returned to Fort Lauderdale where he began his practice of law at the Gunster, Yoakley law firm specializing in business litigation.
  3. In federal and state courts, and in the practice of law across our nation, there are still men and women who understand the proper role of our judiciary.
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