attorney
Translation
attorney, lawyer
Examples
She works as an attorney for a large firm.
She works as an attorney for a large firm.
He was granted power of attorney.
He was granted power of attorney.
Grammar Patterns
((attorney)) ((for sb./sth.)) a lawyer representing someone or something She is the attorney for the defendant.
((power of attorney)) the legal right to act for another person He was granted power of attorney.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawyer, counsel, advocate
Etymology
From Old French 'atorné' (one appointed), past participle of 'atorner' (to assign, appoint).
Memory Tips
An 'attorney' helps you take a better 'turn' in a legal case. This is the standard term for a lawyer in the US.