"Philadelphia lawyer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Philadelphia lawyers [plural]
Etymology: Possibly derived from Andrew Hamilton's skillful defense of John Peter Zenger in 1735, though, as the phrase is not attested until 1788, this is uncertain. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Philadelphia lawyer (plural Philadelphia lawyers)
  1. (US) A clever, crafty, or otherwise extremely adroit practitioner of law. Wikipedia link: Philadelphia lawyer Tags: US Categories (topical): People Synonyms: legal beagle, legal eagle

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