Meaning
A lawyer, above all in American English; someone whose job is to speak for you in a court of law.
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Word origin
From Old French atorne, one who is appointed, from atorner, to appoint.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- atorne
Grammar
Examples
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In American English an "attorney" is a lawyer.
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An attorney speaks for someone in court.
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"Attorneys" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 12: attorney, shift, pilot and 6 more words.