attorney (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈtɜːrni/
Definition
A legal professional qualified to advise clients on legal matters and represent them in legal proceedings.
Examples
She decided to become an attorney after witnessing a miscarriage of justice.
The attorney presented a strong case for the defense.
He consulted with his attorney before signing the contract.
How to Use attorney
- power of attorney (idiom)
- A legal document authorizing someone to act on another's behalf. — "He gave his son power of attorney to manage his finances."
- attorney at law (collocation)
- A lawyer qualified to practice law. — "The firm hired a new attorney at law with extensive experience in corporate litigation."
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