“ LAWYER, n. One skilled in circumvention of the law. ”
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary (1906). copy citation
| Author | Ambrose Bierce |
|---|---|
| Source | The Devil's Dictionary |
| Topic | law lawyer |
| Date | 1906 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/972/972-h/972-h.htm |
Context
“"Amica curiae," she replied— "Friend of the court, so please you." "Begone!" he shouted—"there's the door— I never saw your face before!"
G.J. LAWFUL, adj. Compatible with the will of a judge having jurisdiction.
LAWYER, n. One skilled in circumvention of the law.
LAZINESS, n. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree.
LEAD, n. A heavy blue-gray metal much used in giving stability to light lovers—particularly to those who love not wisely but other men's wives.” source
G.J. LAWFUL, adj. Compatible with the will of a judge having jurisdiction.
LAWYER, n. One skilled in circumvention of the law.
LAZINESS, n. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree.
LEAD, n. A heavy blue-gray metal much used in giving stability to light lovers—particularly to those who love not wisely but other men's wives.” source
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