Attorney Meaning
/əˈtɜːni/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.
nounAn agent or representative authorized to act on someone else's behalf in accordance with that person's instructions.
Sentence Examples
You should confer with your attorney on this matter.
You'd better consult an attorney beforehand.
The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
My ____ will represent me in court tomorrow morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She hired a powerful local ____ to help her with the legal case.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English attourne, from Old French atorné, past participle of atorner, atourner, aturner (“to attorn”), in the sense of "one appointed or constituted".
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"If those attempts are unsuccessful, the attorney requesting the interrogatories may file a motion for sanctions with the court. The sanctions range from attorney fees to prohibiting the nonanswering party from presenting or defending claims."
— 2013, James J. Gross, It's Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce, page 240:
"“Conflicting out” attorneys is the way a husband will make sure his wife doesn't hire any of the most aggressive lawyers in town."
— 2017, Diane Medved, Don't Divorce:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
My ____ will represent me in court tomorrow morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She hired a powerful local ____ to help her with the legal case.