Word
attorney
An attorney is a lawyer who is qualified to give legal advice and represent clients.
Meanings
a lawyer who is qualified to advise clients and act for them in legal matters
a person officially appointed to act on someone else’s behalf, especially through a legal authorization
Definition
An attorney is a legal professional who advises people or organizations about the law and their rights. Attorneys can prepare legal documents, negotiate on a client’s behalf, and represent clients in court. In everyday use, “attorney” is often interchangeable with “lawyer,” especially in the US.
Examples
- After the dispute escalated, I asked my attorney to review the correspondence before I replied.
- Your attorney can explain which documents you should bring to the meeting and why they matter.
- She chose an attorney with extensive trial experience because her case was likely to go to court.
- They met with an attorney to clarify their responsibilities before signing the agreement.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse attorney with “attendant” or assume “attorney” always means “prosecutor,” but it can refer to any lawyer representing a client.
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