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Attorney vs. Lawyer
Attorney
/əˈtɜːni/Examples:
"Why don't theatrical attorneys replace all agents?""I'm a theatrical attorney."You mean that drowning up there?" returned the district attorney.
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This word has no antonymsLawyer
/ˈlɔːjə/Examples:
"Or, maybe, those two lawyers – their names are there.The man defending him was Sir Ernest Heavywether, a famous lawyer.That evening, I sent the settlement to Sir Percival's lawyer.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- While both can represent clients in legal matters, lawyer is a more general term used to describe someone who has studied law.
- An attorney can specifically refer to a person who is appointed to act for another in business or legal matters and can offer representation in court.
- Remember that all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys who represent clients in court.
- In the U.S., attorney often refers to someone who has passed the bar exam and is legally certified to practice law.
- In contrast, in some contexts, a lawyer may hold a degree in law but not necessarily be licensed to practice.
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