Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of attorney
"The three attorneys argued their opposing cases before the judge during the morning session."
In plain English: Attorneys are lawyers who represent people in legal matters.
"The two attorneys met outside the courthouse to discuss the settlement details."
Usage: Attorneys are lawyers who represent clients in legal matters or provide professional legal advice. Use this term when referring to one or more individuals licensed to practice law, rather than for general business representatives.
Derived from Old French atorne via Anglo-Norman, this term originally meant one who is turned or appointed to act on another's behalf. It evolved into Middle English atournee, referring specifically to a person authorized by legal commission to represent someone in court.