attorney
noun
a lawyer; attorney-at-law.
attorneys
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pluralof attorney.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In many states, innocence in the compensation process is proven by a “preponderance of evidence,” which attorneys understand to mean that there is more than a 50% chance that the person is innocent.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
The 26-year-old photographer had long placed doctors and attorneys atop her dating wish list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The revelations triggered a joint investigation by dozens of states, which two years later resulted in a complaint filed by around 30 state attorneys general.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
At the Glenn-Mills trial in Los Angeles, Meta attorneys repeatedly hammered witnesses about the lack of a listing — at times appearing to annoy jurors and test the patience of the court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Her attorneys refused to enter a plea, a preliminary hearing was set for two weeks later, and she returned home.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
