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attorney

/ætˈɒrnɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does attorney mean?

noun

A person qualified to practice law; a lawyer. A person authorized to act on behalf of another.

Example

"The attorney for the defendant argued that the evidence was insufficient to convict."

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