lawyerly
/ˈlɔjərli/
adjective
- Characteristic of or suitable for a lawyer; showing the skills or manner of a lawyer.
- The memo was written in a lawyerly style, full of citations and clauses.
- With lawyerly precision, she questioned every assumption.
- His lawyerly tone made the conversation feel like a cross-examination.
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adverb
- In a manner typical of a lawyer; with careful attention to rules and details.
- She lawyerly argued that the rule did not apply in this case.
- He lawyerly examined the fine print before signing.
- They lawyerly avoided making any direct promises.