attorney
Americannoun
plural
attorneys-
a lawyer; attorney-at-law.
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an attorney-in-fact; agent.
noun
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a person legally appointed or empowered to act for another
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a lawyer qualified to represent clients in legal proceedings
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a solicitor
Other Word Forms
- attorneyship noun
- subattorney noun
- subattorneyship noun
Etymology
Origin of attorney
1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French attourne literally, “(one who is) turned to,” i.e., “(one who is) appointed,” past participle of attourner “to attorn ”
Example Sentences
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In a brief filed Monday morning, attorneys for the city told the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s really a valuation event,” said Jenny Kim, an attorney in a related lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times
A team once comprised of 20 enforcement attorneys now has one, people familiar with the office tell Barron’s.
From Barron's
A team once comprised of 20 enforcement attorneys now has one, people familiar with the office tell Barron’s.
From Barron's
A spokesman for the district attorney’s office said the warrant was filed that way by special prosecutor Lawrence Middleton, who was hired by then-Dist.
From Los Angeles Times
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