26984 words

attorney

4 definitions • 9 examples
1
a

Examples:

a defense attorney
an attorney for the plaintiff
a civil/criminal attorney
2
a lawyer:

Examples:

a defense attorney
3
a lawyer:

Examples:

Mr Temple is the attorney representing the plaintiffs.
an attorney for sb Attorneys for both sides agreed to postpone the hearing.
a defense/prosecuting attorney
a civil/criminal attorney
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a person who has the legal right to act for someone else:

Examples:

You may appoint an attorney to act on your behalf.

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