attorney — a lawyer, especially one qualified to represent clients in court
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a lawyer, especially one qualified to represent clients in court
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtɜːrni/
Example Sentences
- My attorney is so good, even parking tickets are afraid of him.
- The attorney presented compelling evidence that convinced the jury.
- She decided to become an attorney after watching too many legal dramas.
attorney
NOUN[/əˈtɜːrni/]
a lawyer, especially one qualified to represent clients in court
The attorney calmly defends her client before the jury.
Every attorney's case is a challenging journey!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century Old French atorné, meaning 'appointed' or 'assigned person.' It originally referred to someone appointed to act as a representative or agent for another person in legal or business matters.
Breakdown
Old French atorné (past participle of atourner, meaning 'to appoint' or 'to turn toward'), from a- (to) + tourner (to turn), literally 'one turned toward' or 'appointed to act for another.'
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📝Examples
“My attorney is so good, even parking tickets are afraid of him.”
“The attorney presented compelling evidence that convinced the jury.”
“She decided to become an attorney after watching too many legal dramas.”
“The company's attorney advised against signing the contract without reviewing it first.”
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