# attorneyship

**Pronunciation:** əˈtɜːrniʃɪp · uh-TUR-nee-ship

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

The professional position, office, or status of an attorney.

## Examples

- He held the attorneyship for over a decade before being appointed as a judge.
- The firm offered her an attorneyship immediately following her successful internship.
- Maintaining a valid license is a requirement for anyone currently serving in an attorneyship.

## Synonyms

- role — A general term for any position or function.
- job — A common, informal term for employment.
- position — A formal term for a specific role within an organization.
- practice — Specifically refers to the professional business of a lawyer.

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