attorney
noun [ C ]
LAW uk/əˈtɜːni/ us US
a lawyer:
Mr Temple is the attorney representing the plaintiffs.
an attorney for sb Attorneys for both sides agreed to postpone the hearing.
a defense/prosecuting attorney
a civil/criminal attorney
a person who has the legal right to act for someone else:
You may appoint an attorney to act on your behalf.
See also
district attorney
letter of attorney
power of attorney