Nomen

der Anwalt

lawyer, attorney, solicitor, counsel

Er hat mit den Anwälten gesprochen.

He spoke with the lawyers.

to represent ((sb.)) as a lawyer The lawyer represents his client in court.

Synonyms: Rechtsanwalt, Jurist; Antonyms: Mandant (client)

From 'an-' (on, at) + 'walten' (to rule, govern). Someone who governs or acts on behalf of another.

Think of someone who 'wields' the law 'on' your behalf.

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