What does “attorney” mean?
- 1
nouna lawyer, especially one who speaks for someone in court
You should talk to an attorney before you sign.
Attorney at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B2 (upper intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /əˈtɜrni/ · uh-TUR-nee
How to use “attorney” correctly
“Attorney” is the usual American word; British English says “lawyer” or “solicitor”.
Common phrases with “attorney”
- defense attorney
- district attorney
- power of attorney
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
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