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

“I’m not —I think I’m actually sort of well known to be very bad at this,” Zuckerberg told the young woman’s attorney, Mark Lanier, when pressed about the professional polish of his testimony.

From Los Angeles Times

A parallel case is also currently playing out in New Mexico state court, brought by the state’s attorney general, Raúl Torrez.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clark and the union had engaged separate attorneys as federal authorities investigated alleged financial improprieties within the MLBPA, an affiliated licensing company and an affiliated youth sports venture.

From Los Angeles Times

At Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, losing blackjack would result in the loss of a “double-digit portion” of the business, said Keith Sharp, an attorney representing Gardens Casino.

From Los Angeles Times

Byrne’s moral ambiguity and haunted expressions as a young attorney on “Damages” brought her two Emmy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times