attorney
gb/ətˈɚni/ us/ətˈɚni/
B1
English
~ 2100
ügyvéd
NOUN
B1
1
ügyvéd
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s attorney
The attorney prepared the contract for her client.
Az ügyvéd elkészítette a szerződést az ügyfele számára.
He hired an attorney to defend him in court.
Ügyvédet fogadott, hogy megvédje őt a bíróságon.
Her attorney advised her not to speak to the press.
The company’s attorney reviewed all the legal documents.
As your attorney, I must inform you of your rights.
Learner examples
I need an attorney for my case.
Ügyvédre van szükségem az ügyemhez.
My attorney will talk to the judge.
Az ügyvédem beszélni fog a bíróval.
She called her attorney for help.
The attorney works in a big office.
He met with his attorney today.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attorney' with 'notary'. A notary only certifies documents, while an attorney can represent clients and give legal advice.
Meaning
A person who practices law
Collocations
defense attorney
|prosecuting attorney
|hire an attorney
|attorney fees
|attorney general
Synonyms
lawyer (Most common general term; 'attorney' is often used in American English, while 'lawyer' is more universal.)
|
counsel (More formal or legal term, often used in court contexts.)
Antonyms
client (The person receiving legal services, opposite role to attorney.)
Themes
law
|business
|government
|communication
Definition
A person who has studied law and can help people with legal problems or represent them in court.
A person who is legally qualified and licensed to represent clients in legal matters, give legal advice, and act on their behalf in court.
Grammar
Dictionary form
attorney
IPA
GB/ətˈɚni/
US/ətˈɚni/
Syllables & stress
at - tor - ney (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tor)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: attorney
- Plural: attorneys
Word family
Expressions
attorney general
1/ətˈɚni d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Chief legal officer of a state/country
The top lawyer for the government of a country or state.
Examples
- The attorney general announced new measures to fight corruption.
- She was appointed as the first female attorney general in the state.
power of attorney
1/pˈaʊɚ əv ətˈɚni/
fixed phrase
formal
Legal authority given to someone
A legal paper that says a person can make decisions or take actions for another person.
Examples
- She gave her son power of attorney to handle her affairs while she was abroad.
- You need to sign a power of attorney before I can access your bank account.