/ɛsk/ or /ɛskwər/ (US) /ɛsk/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

a title used to indicate that the holder is a lawyer or a member of the bar

“He is a well-known attorney, esq.”

2. adjective

used to indicate that the holder is a lawyer or a member of the bar

“John, Esq., will be our speaker tonight”

3. abbreviation

short for Esquire, an honorific title

“Mr. Smith, Esq., signed the contract”