One who's on the defense, perhaps Crossword Clue

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One who's on the defense, perhaps Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEFENSE (noun)
1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
PERHAPS (adverb)
1. by chance

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