What does shyster mean?
A disreputable or unscrupulous lawyer, often one who practices law in a way that is considered unethical or deceitful. A shyster is often used to describe a lawyer who takes advantage of their clients for personal gain.
Example
"The shyster lawyer was disbarred after it was discovered that he had been embezzling money from his clients."
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