freedom vendor

Definition

A delightfully cynical term for attorneys, acknowledging that the justice system operates more like a capitalist marketplace than blind equality. These licensed dealers in liberty sell your constitutional rights back to you at hourly rates that would make a surgeon blush. The quality of your freedom is directly proportional to the thickness of your wallet.

Example Usage

After the indictment, Marcus had to hire the most expensive freedom vendor in town if he wanted to avoid prison time.

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