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The lawyer advised his client to settle out of court.

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The lawyer advised his client to settle out of court.

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How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

The lawyer advised his client to settle the case outside of court.

Legal Commentary

In many such cases, lawyers advise their clients to pursue an out-of-court settlement.

Describing a Legal Strategy

Their legal strategy involved advising the client to settle the dispute out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.

Hypothetical Scenario

If the lawyer hadn't advised his client to settle, the case might have gone to trial.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The attorney recommended an out-of-court settlement to his client.

Casual

The lawyer told his client to settle the case without going to court.

Simpler English

The lawyer suggested his client make a deal to avoid court.

Phrases to learn

settle out of court

To reach an agreement to resolve a legal dispute without going to trial.

advised his client

To give counsel or recommendation to his client.