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limb of the law

limb of the law noun: a lawyer, or clerk articled to that profession.

Noun

limb of the law (plural limbs of the law)

  1. (archaic, slang) A lawyer, or clerk articled to that profession.

Synonyms of limb of the law

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Forms of limb of the law

plurallimbs of the law

Questions about limb of the law

What does limb of the law mean?
Limb of the law means a lawyer, or clerk articled to that profession.
What part of speech is limb of the law?
Limb of the law is a noun.
What is the plural of limb of the law?
The plural of limb of the law is limbs of the law.

Words near limb of the law in the dictionary

  1. limb darkening
  2. limb from limb
  3. limb girdle syndrome
  4. limb girdle syndromes
  5. limb of Satan
  6. limb of the law
  7. limb-brightened
  8. limb-brightening
  9. limb-darkened
  10. limb-darkening
  11. limb-mammary syndrome

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