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attorney

uh-TUR-nee/əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/

Pluralattorneys

8 meanings of attorney

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  1. 1
    lawyernounUScountable
    A lawyer: someone whose job is to give legal advice and act for people, for example in court.

    Like a guide who knows the rules of the legal system and speaks for you.

    She hired an attorney to help with her divorce.

    The attorney explained my rights before the hearing.

    UsageMore than one is attorneys. You can say an attorney for someone.

    Similarlawyer

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  2. 2
    chosen agentnouncountable
    A person you choose to act for you and make certain decisions on your behalf.

    Like asking a trusted friend to collect a package and sign for it in your place.

    She named her brother as her attorney while she was overseas.

    Before her long trip, she made her son her attorney to pay her bills.

    UsagePeople name someone as their attorney, usually in a paper called a power of attorney.

    Similaragent, proxy, representative, deputy

    Oppositeprincipal

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  3. 3
    lawyer's titlenounPhilippinesUS
    A title used before a lawyer's name, often shortened to Atty.

    Like putting Doctor before a doctor's name to show their profession.

    Attorney Reyes will see you now about your case.

    Please address your question to Attorney Lopez.

    UsageUse it like Doctor, before a name: Atty. Reyes.

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Origin

From an Old French word meaning "one who is appointed," which came into Middle English.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 3 facts