Attorney
/əˈtɜːrni/
nounIntermediate📊CommonLegal
1 meaning2 questions
Definitions
1
A person qualified to represent clients in legal matters.
/əˈtɜːrni/
nounneutralIntermediate
Legal
A legal professional
She consulted an attorney about her divorce.
💡 Simply: A lawyer.
More Examples
2
He is a successful attorney specializing in corporate law.
How It's Used
Legal
"The attorney presented compelling evidence to the court."
Business
"The company hired an attorney to review the contract."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Old French 'atorné', meaning 'one who is appointed or authorized'. Derived from Latin 'attornare', meaning 'to turn to, to entrust'.
The word has been used in legal contexts for centuries, evolving from its Old French origins.
Memory tip
Think 'attorney general' - a top legal official.
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"one who is appointed or authorized"
Base: attorney
attorney generalattorney at lawdefense attorneyprosecuting attorney
Common misspellings
atornyattornyatorney
Practice
Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written