The attorney
Example: Attorney represents client in legal matters and court
Definition
"Attorney" refers to a person legally appointed to act for another in business or legal matters. In law, an attorney represents clients in court and advises them on their legal rights and obligations, ensuring proper handling of legal proceedings.
Etymology
The word "attorney" comes from the Old French term 'atorné,' meaning 'appointed' or 'assigned.' This originated from the Latin 'attornare,' which means 'to assign or appoint someone.' Did you know? Historically, attorneys were literally those appointed to act on someone else's behalf.
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"The attorney" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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