attorney

UK
/əˈtɜː.ni/
US
/əˈtɜr.ni/

Translations

attorneynoun
attorneys
pl
UK
/əˈtɜː.ni/
US
/əˈtɜr.ni/
She hired an attorney to handle her divorce proceedings.
Она наняла адвоката для ведения бракоразводного процесса.
Additional translations
поверенныйЮрид.; лицо, уполномоченное действовать по доверенности.
защитникВ значении defense attorney.
юристБолее широкое по значению; не обязательно именно адвокат.
attorneyadjective
UK
/əˈtɜːni/
US
/əˈtɝːni/
Used attributively, e.g. 'attorney fees', 'attorney-client privilege'.
The attorney fees were high.
Адвокатские гонорары были высокими.

Definitions

attorneynoun
A lawyer who advises and represents clients in legal matters.
She hired an attorney to handle her divorce proceedings.
A lawyer, especially one who can represent clients in court.
The attorney presented a strong case in defense of his client.
A person legally appointed to act for another, especially under a power of attorney.
He named his sister as his attorney to manage his financial affairs.
attorneyadjective
Relating to attorneys or their professional activities.
The attorney fee agreement was signed yesterday.