Attorney (Noun)

Meaning

A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The lawyer, who was also an attorney, advised her client to settle the case out of court.
  • After graduating from law school, she was admitted to the bar and became a licensed attorney.
  • The attorney representing the defendant argued that the prosecution's evidence was circumstantial.
  • He hired a prominent attorney to handle his divorce proceedings.
  • As a respected attorney, she was often called upon to provide expert testimony in high-profile cases.

Synonyms

  • Lawyer

Hypernyms

  • Professional

Hyponyms

  • Referee
  • Prosecuting Officer
  • Barrister
  • Pleader
  • Solicitor
  • Prosecuting Attorney
  • Counsellor
  • Prosecutor
  • Public Defender
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Trial Attorney
  • Defense Attorney
  • Counselor
  • Counselor-at-law
  • Ambulance Chaser
  • Conveyancer
  • Advocate

Related Words

  • Attorneyship (noun)
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