Attorney's Fees
/əˈtɝː.niz ˌfiːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation awarded to cover legal expenses incurred for attorney services, often payable by the losing party in litigation.
The court ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff's attorney's fees.
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Attorney's fees are distinct from court costs and typically require explicit statutory or contractual authority for recovery.
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