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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.
Study notes
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.