attorney

American  

[uh-tur-nee] / əˈtɜr ni /

noun

plural

attorneys

1. a lawyer; attorney-at-law.

2. an attorney-in-fact; agent.

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attorney British  

/ əˈtɜːnɪ /

noun

1. a person legally appointed or empowered to act for another

2. a lawyer qualified to represent clients in legal proceedings

3. a solicitor

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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

Curtis, a 67-year-old attorney, was appointed by the Shasta County supervisors last April.

From Los Angeles Times

Take it from the mayor of Anaheim, who told me that even after telling me why she wants the city attorney to look into whether the Angels are violating their stadium lease.

From Los Angeles Times

“This case is as easy as ABC,” lead trial attorney Mark Lanier told the jury.

From The Wall Street Journal

A message to his attorneys was not immediately returned.

From Los Angeles Times

Ortiz, who could face a life sentence, remains in detention and entered her plea on Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court through her attorney.

From BBC