Attorney meaning in English
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Definition
an attorney (at law) (US): a lawyer, a solicitor, a barrister (UK)
An "attorney" is also called a "lawyer" in the U.S. In Britain, the terms "solicitor" and "barrister" are used.
Your attorney is here to see you. I told you yesterday that your lawyer would be coming to visit you.
the attorney fees: an amount of money paid to a lawyer for their services
Examples
- "Bethany Belovin Attorney at law"
- "Lawyer : Hi, this is Matthew Epstein, attorney at law."
- "Bethany : If this case ends up going to court, your client will be liable for all attorney fees and court costs."
- "Bethany : Bethany Belovin, attorney at law."
- "An attorney will be provided for you by the court if you cannot afford one."
Exercise 1
Philip is calling a woman named Bethany Belovin. She is a .
Hint: This term describes Bethany's profession, and was used in the dialogue.
Next, try to find some synonyms of this term, which were not used in the dialogue:
This term is used in the UK to describe this same profession (a person who represents the legal interests of clients): "Hannah is a ". Hint: this term begins with an "s", and has 9 letters.
This term is used in the US, and is synonymous with both terms above: "Chuck is an ". Hint: this term begins with an "a", and has 8 letters.
Hint: This term describes Bethany's profession, and was used in the dialogue.
Next, try to find some synonyms of this term, which were not used in the dialogue:
This term is used in the UK to describe this same profession (a person who represents the legal interests of clients): "Hannah is a ". Hint: this term begins with an "s", and has 9 letters.
This term is used in the US, and is synonymous with both terms above: "Chuck is an ". Hint: this term begins with an "a", and has 8 letters.
Philip is calling a woman named Bethany Belovin. She is a lawyer 1.
Hint: This term describes Bethany's profession, and was used in the dialogue.
Next, try to find some synonyms of this term, which were not used in the dialogue:
This term is used in the UK to describe this same profession (a person who represents the legal interests of clients): "Hannah is a solicitor 2". Hint: this term begins with an "s", and has 9 letters.
This term is used in the US, and is synonymous with both terms above: "Chuck is an attorney 3". Hint: this term begins with an "a", and has 8 letters.
Hint: This term describes Bethany's profession, and was used in the dialogue.
Next, try to find some synonyms of this term, which were not used in the dialogue:
This term is used in the UK to describe this same profession (a person who represents the legal interests of clients): "Hannah is a solicitor 2". Hint: this term begins with an "s", and has 9 letters.
This term is used in the US, and is synonymous with both terms above: "Chuck is an attorney 3". Hint: this term begins with an "a", and has 8 letters.
1 lawyer: This is the correct answer. Bethany says "I'm a lawyer yes" in response to Philip's question "You're a lawyer, right?". Lawyers represent clients in court, as well as providing them with legal advice.
2 solicitor: This is correct. "Solicitors" represent clients in court, as well as providing them with legal advice. Note that this term is very common in the UK, but is not used in the US.
3 attorney: This is correct. "Attorneys" represent clients in court, as well as providing them with legal advice. Note that this term is very common in the US, but is not used in the UK.
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