plural attorneys
: one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf
especially
: lawyer
Examples of attorney in a Sentence
talked to the count's attorney about buying land from his estate
finished law school and became an attorney
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Plaintiffs’ attorney Lara Hollingsworth noted that Kay’s conviction was upheld on appeal.
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Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Plaintiffs’ attorney Lara Hollingsworth noted that Kay’s conviction was upheld on appeal.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department has reportedly looked into the allegations but has not brought charges, and James’ attorneys have denied any wrongdoing.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Defense attorneys Bob Gill, Miles Brissette and Colin McLaughlin were appointed to represent O’Steen.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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attorney
noun
at·tor·ney
ə-ˈtər-nē 
plural attorneys
: a person authorized to act on another's behalf
especially
: lawyer see also attorney-in-fact
Etymology
Anglo-French atorné legal representative, from past participle of atorner to designate, appoint, from Old French, to prepare, arrange see attorn
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