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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A district attorney in Colorado confirmed on Tuesday that Ms Singler was back in the US and was in custody.
From BBC
He remains in detention in Arizona, and the family hired an immigration attorney in hopes of getting him released.
From Los Angeles Times
Three of their four attorneys did not respond to a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision will allow veterans across the country to sue for housing, said Mark Rosenbaum, attorney with the pro bono law firm Public Counsel, the lead attorney in the case.
From Los Angeles Times
Jason Lacey, a corporate attorney in Wichita, Kan., used to drive more than three hours to and from Kansas City International Airport when his children were younger for the nonstop flights.
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