Meaning
An attorney is a legally qualified individual who is authorized to represent clients in legal matters, including litigation, negotiation, and advisory roles, often specializing in specific areas of law such as criminal, civil, corporate, or family law, an
💡 The term "attorney" is often used interchangeably with "lawyer"; however, "attorney" specifically implies a formal authorization to act on behalf of another, whereas "lawyer" may refer to anyone who has completed law school, regardless of their licensure status.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
rainy
Tuesday
morning
,
Leyla
sat
in
a
small
waiting
room
,
rehearsing
the
questions
she
planned
to
ask
during
her
consultation
.
When
the
attorney
arrived
,
he
greeted
her
calmly
,
asked
for
the
relevant
documents
,
and
explained
the
procedure
they
would
follow
.
He
clarified
the
legal
obligations
in
plain
terms
,
highlighting
key
clauses
and
possible
consequences
while
noting
the
nuances
the
landlord
might
raise
.
Together
they
reviewed
the
lease
and
sketched
a
strategy
that
combined
clear
communication
with
measured
negotiation
.
Leyla
left
the
office
feeling
more
confident
and
prepared
,
with
a
realistic
plan
and
a
short
list
of
documents
to
gather
.
Common Phrases
legal representation
client advocacy
courtroom proceedings
Synonyms
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