attorney

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Professionista che offre consigli legali e rappresenta le persone nelle questioni giuridiche.

In inglese semplice: A person whose job is to give legal advice and represent people in legal matters.

• She hired an attorney.
• His attorney advised him to remain silent.
• The attorneys met before the trial.

Sinonimi: lawyer

Espressioni comuni: hire an attorney, defense attorney, attorney for someone

procuratore, mandatario

Persona ufficialmente autorizzata ad agire per conto di un’altra.

In inglese semplice: Someone officially allowed to act for another person.

• She appointed her son as her attorney.
• The attorney signed the documents on his behalf.
• Your attorney can manage your affairs while you are abroad.

Sinonimi: agent, representative, proxy

Espressioni comuni: appointed attorney, act as attorney, attorney for someone