Attorneys — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Attorneys
Attorneys (noun)
- one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf; especially, lawyer
- a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients
- the chief law officer of a nation or state who represents the government in litigation and serves as its principal legal adviser
- the prosecuting officer of a judicial district
- an attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the government, district attorney
- a legal officer (such as a district attorney) appointed or elected to represent a state in court proceedings within a district —called also state attorney
Word Forms of Attorneys
Inflections: attorneys-at-law, attorneys general, attorney generals
Derived words: attorneyship (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Attorneys
Middle English attourney, from Anglo-French aturné, past participle of aturner see attorn
First known use: 14th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Attorneys
What does "Attorneys" mean?
"Attorneys" means one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf; especially, lawyer. As a noun, it is defined as: one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf; especially, lawyer. It has 6 distinct senses.
Is "Attorneys" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Attorneys" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Attorneys"?
"Attorneys" is pronounced /ə-ˈtər-nē/ as a noun and /ə-ˈtər-nē-ˈat-ˈlȯ/ as a noun and divided into syllables as at·tor·ney.
What is the origin of the word "Attorneys"?
"Attorneys" comes from Middle English attourney, from Anglo-French aturné, past participle of aturner see attorn. First known use: 14th century.
What are the forms of "Attorneys"?
The word forms of "Attorneys" include attorneys-at-law, attorneys general and attorney generals.
What words are derived from "Attorneys"?
Words derived from "Attorneys" include attorneyship (noun).