Attorney

/əˈtɜːrni/

noun

A person who is legally qualified and officially licensed to represent someone else.

The defendant appointed an attorney to defend him in court.

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Refers to lawyers acting in court on someone's behalf, often in criminal or civil cases.

The attorney argued the innocence of her client.

Pro Tip 2/3

In common speech, used to clarify they are not providing legal advice.

I'm an attorney, but not your attorney, so consult someone for your case.

Pro Tip 3/3

Consult an attorney for complex legal issues rather than handling them alone.

For the property dispute, seek advice from a qualified attorney.

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