bush lawyer
The term "bush lawyer" has diverse meanings in New Zealand and Australia, ranging from a type of plant to a colloquial term for an unqualified legal advisor.
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Definition
C1Botany
(regional)A climbing blackberry plant species found in New Zealand.
Example
- The bush lawyer's prickly vines make it difficult to walk through the forest.
B2Colloquial
(informal, regional)Someone who gives legal advice without formal legal training.
Example
- He's a bit of a bush lawyer, always offering legal opinions despite never having studied law.
C2Historical
(regional)A mining agent in New Zealand.
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