attorney
at·tor·ney
noun
1.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
Origin
From Middle English attourne, from Old French atorné, past participle of atorner, atourner, aturner (“to attorn”), in the sense of "one appointed or constituted".
Phrases
- attorney at law
- attorney for service
- attorney general
- attorney of record
- attorney record
- attorney-client privilege
- Crown attorney
- defense attorney
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