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Difference between Lawman and Man of law

lawman—(U.S.)

1. a law-enforcement officer:

  • Had he actually seen the rough law-men bundle the startled widow into the Black Maria?

2. a sheriff or marshal:

  • A retired lawman, still sporting a tin star, demonstrated how he could kill with either hand.

man of law—(UK dated) a lawyer:

  • Another man of law now came in, straight from the magistrates’ chamber.