Attorney
/əˈtɜːr.ni/
Definitions
- (n.) A person appointed to act for another in legal matters, especially a lawyer.
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
- (n.) An officer of the court authorized to practice law.
The attorney presented the case before the judge.
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Commentary
The term 'attorney' often implies legal representation; distinguish from 'attorney-in-fact' who acts under a power of attorney.
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