noun
1. : a counsel who formerly devoted himself to drawing special counts and pleas
2.
a. : a lawyer whose occupation is to draw pleadings, give opinions on matters submitted to him, and prepare the papers in various proceedings out of the usual course
b. Britain : a public officer, notary, barrister or solicitor occupied by such activities
3. : one advocating a specific proposal (as a law) because of self-interest or on other bases than independent disinterested impartial judgment