One who is legally appointed by another to transact any business for him; an attorney in fact.
To perform by proxy; to employ as a proxy.
One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.
The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.
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In everyday usage and American English, the terms are synonyms; however, per some dictionaries, a 【lawyer】 can provide legal advice and has been trained all about laws. An 【attorney】 is legally permitted to represent people or act in their behalf.
Note: Some attorneys and lawyers use just the word Esquire before their names.
One who is legally appointed by another to transact any business for him; an attorney in fact.
To perform by proxy; to employ as a proxy.
One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.