practising

adj, noun — 3 senses

practising

adj

Etymology From practise + -ing (suffix forming gerund nouns, and present participles of verbs).

1

Engaged in the practice of some activity or profession.

2

Law Relating to the practice of law by a legal practitioner; specifically, relating to a legal practitioner's status of being currently certified to practise law.

  • You really should seek advice from a practising solicitor.

practising

noun

Etymology From practise + -ing (suffix forming gerund nouns, and present participles of verbs).

1

The act of one who practises.

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