B2nounformallaw
US/əˈtɜːr.ni/
UK/əˈtɜː.ni/
a lawyer, especially in the United States, who speaks for people in court and gives legal advice
In context
She hired an attorney to handle the sale of her house.
The defense attorney asked the witness several difficult questions.
In the United States, the attorney general is the top law officer of the government.
Words that go with attorney
noun + noun
- defense attorneyThe defense attorney argued that his client was innocent.
- attorney generalThe attorney general announced a new investigation.
- district attorneyThe district attorney decided to bring charges.
verb + noun
- hire an attorneyYou should hire an attorney before signing.
- consult an attorneyConsult an attorney before you sue.
noun + preposition
- attorney at lawHis card says Attorney at Law.