Attorney
Attorney
Attorney (/əˈtɜːrni/), also known as a lawyer, is a professional who is licensed to practice law and represents clients in legal matters. The term originates from the French word "attorney", meaning "one appointed or constituted", and the Latin term "attornare", meaning "to prepare".
Roles and Responsibilities
An attorney is responsible for providing legal advice to their clients, representing them in court, and preparing legal documents such as contracts and wills. They may specialize in a specific area of law, such as criminal law, family law, or corporate law.
Related Terms
- Barrister: A type of lawyer in some common law jurisdictions that specializes in courtroom advocacy, drafting pleadings, and giving expert legal opinions.
- Solicitor: A legal professional who traditionally deals with any legal matter in some jurisdictions, including conducting proceedings in courts.
- Paralegal: A person trained in subsidiary legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer.
- Legal Aid: The provision of assistance to people who are unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system.
Etymology
The term "attorney" comes from the Old French word "atorne", which means "one appointed or constituted", derived from the Latin word "attornare", meaning "to prepare". The term was originally used to refer to any person who holds a general power of attorney to represent a principal in all matters. In the common law tradition, anyone who represents the state, especially in criminal prosecutions, is such an attorney.
Pronunciation
The term "attorney" is pronounced as /əˈtɜːrni/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Attorney
- Wikipedia's article - Attorney
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