Etymology:
Meaning:
A lawyer who uses trivial or technical arguments to hinder the progress of a case, or one who engages in unethical or dishonest practices.
Origin:
The term "pettifogger" originated in the 15th century in England, where a "foguer" was a small fire or hearth. "Petite foguerie" referred to the small fires that were lit in the law courts to provide warmth for the lawyers.
Over time, the term "pettifogger" came to be applied to lawyers who were considered to be unethical or dishonest, or who used technicalities to delay or hinder the progress of a case. This was due to the association between the small fires and the lawyers' tendency to engage in petty annoyances and time-wasting tactics.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the term "pettifogger" gained further negative connotations and became synonymous with a lawyer who is incompetent or lacking in ethics. Today, the term remains a pejorative term for a lawyer who engages in unprofessional conduct.
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