Remunerate – to pay or reward someone for something they have done or a service they have provided, such as a company paying an employee.

Revocation – when something is cancelled or taken away, such as the SRA revoking an individual”s permission to practise as a solicitor.

Rights of audience – generally a right of a lawyer to appear and conduct proceedings in court on behalf of their client.

Risk – the likelihood that a particular choice or action might lead to a loss or damage.

Roll of solicitors – a list of all admitted solicitors held by the Law Society.

Scam – any scheme that cheats people out of their property or money, or causes them damage for the benefit of others.

Sole practitioner – a lawyer who runs his or her own law firm without other partners, directors or members.

Solicitor – a lawyer who has been admitted as a solicitor by the SRA and whose name appears on the roll of solicitors.

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) – the SRA regulates solicitors in England and Wales. Their purpose is to protect the public by ensuring that solicitors meet high standards, and by acting when risks are identified.

Striking-off/struck-off – an example is where a solicitor is struck from the roll of solicitors.