Meaning of attorney in English. attorney. noun [ C ] US uk / əˈtɜː.ni / us / əˈtɝː.ni / Add to word list Add to word list. C1. a lawyer : a defense attorney. an attorney for the plaintiff. a civil / criminal attorney. Fewer examples. a high-powered attorney. She's an attorney who advises companies about mergers and takeovers.
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The meaning of ATTORNEY is one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf; especially : lawyer.
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Definition of 'attorney' attorney. (ətɜːʳni ) Word forms: attorneys. 1. countable noun. In the United States, an attorney or attorney at law is a lawyer. ...a prosecuting attorney. Synonyms: lawyer, solicitor, counsel, advocate More Synonyms of attorney. 2. See also District Attorney lawyer. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
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noun. , plural at·tor·neys. a lawyer; attorney-at-law. an attorney-in-fact; agent. attorney. / əˈtɜːnɪ / noun. a person legally appointed or empowered to act for another. a lawyer qualified to represent clients in legal proceedings. a solicitor.
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Lawyer is a general term for a person who is qualified to advise people about the law, to prepare legal documents for them and/ or to represent them in a court of law. In England and Wales, a lawyer who is qualified to speak in the higher courts of law is called a barrister. In Scotland a is called an advocate.
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a person who has the legal right to act for someone else: You may appoint an attorney to act on your behalf. See also. district attorney.
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The words lawyer and attorney are often used as general terms for a person who gives legal advice and aid and who conducts suits in court. What’s the difference between an attorney and a lawyer? The American Bar Association does not differentiate between a lawyer and attorney.
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