The carrying out or exercise of a profession, esp. that of medicine or law. Also as a count noun: the business or premises of a doctor or lawyer.

Management, transaction, or pursuit of business, legal affairs, etc. Obsolete.

the following of the lawyer's profession.

(a) the carrying out or exercise of the profession of law; (b) the business or premises of a lawyer or law firm.

the condition or dignity of a lawyer.