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Esq.

An abbreviation for esquire, which is a title used by attorneys in the United States. The term esquire has a different meaning in ENGLISH LAW. It is used to signify a title of dignity, which ranks above gentleman and directly below knight.

In the United States, Esq. is written after a lawyer's name, for example: John Smith, Esq.

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