attorney

• Nom désignant une personne ayant une qualification juridique et une licence pour représenter les intérêts de clients dans des affaires juridiques, par exemple un avocat ou un juriste.

A noun referring to a person who is legally qualified and licensed to represent clients in legal matters, such as a lawyer or solicitor.

1. Legal representativeB1formalamerican

   A person legally appointed to act on behalf of another, especially in legal matters.

   Mandataire légal

   • She hired an attorney to handle her divorce case.
   • The attorney presented the evidence in court.
   • He consulted with his attorney before signing the contract.

   Synonymesadvocateagentbarristercounselcounselorlawyerproxyrepresentativesolicitor

2. LawyerB1formalamerican

   A professional who practices law and gives legal advice.

   Avocat (professionnel du droit)

   • The attorney argued the case before the judge.
   • She works as a corporate attorney for a large firm.
   • The defendant's attorney requested a postponement.

   Synonymesadvocatebarristercounselcounselorlawyerlegal representativesolicitor