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attorney

[əˈtɜːni]

attorney Definition

a person, typically a lawyer, appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.

Using attorney: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attorney" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I hired an attorney to help me with my legal case.

  • Example

    The company's attorney advised them on the legal implications of their actions.

  • Example

    The attorney general is the chief legal officer of a country or state.

attorney Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attorney

Phrases with attorney

  • a legal document that allows someone to act on behalf of another person in financial or legal matters

    Example

    She gave her son power of attorney to manage her finances while she was in the hospital.

  • attorney-client privilege

    the legal principle that communications between a lawyer and their client are confidential and cannot be disclosed without the client's consent

    Example

    The attorney-client privilege is an important protection for people seeking legal advice.

  • district attorney

    a public official who represents the government in criminal cases in a particular district

    Example

    The district attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminals in their jurisdiction.

Origins of attorney

from Old French 'atorne', meaning 'one appointed'

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Summary: attorney in Brief

An 'attorney' [əˈtɜːni] is a person, usually a lawyer, who is appointed to act for another in business or legal matters. It is often used in the context of legal cases, as in 'I hired an attorney to help me with my legal case.' Phrases like 'power of attorney' and 'attorney-client privilege' refer to specific legal concepts related to the role of an attorney. 'Attorney' is synonymous with 'lawyer' and 'counsel.'

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