First Known Use: 14th century
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attorney
noun at·tor·ney \ə-ˈtər-nē\
plural at·tor·neys
Definition of ATTORNEY
: one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf; especially : lawyer
— at·tor·ney·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of ATTORNEY
Middle English attourney, from Anglo-French aturné, past participle of aturner
Related to ATTORNEY
- Synonyms
- assignee, agent, commissary, delegate, deputy, envoy, factor, minister, procurator, proxy, rep, representative
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ATTORNEY Defined for Kids
attorney
noun at·tor·ney \ə-ˈtər-nē\
plural at·tor·neys
Definition of ATTORNEY for Kids
: a person and usually a lawyer who acts for another in business or legal matters
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