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In terms of a lawyer it is typically a designation of honor or respect.

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Do you address a woman attorney as an esquire?

There is no female equivalent for the social form of Esquire (Esq.) although in the United States it is sometimes used professionally for female lawyers. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esquire


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