One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
Understanding tutor
• A university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.
• A homeroom.
• One who has the charge of a child or pupil and his estate; a guardian.
(Verb) To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.
• To treat with authority or sternness.
(Noun) A card that allows one to search one's deck for one or more other cards.
(Verb) To fetch a card from one's deck.
How tutor affects you
tutor appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
The mechanics of tutor
In practice, tutor is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Wiktionary , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.