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Lawyer vs. Attorney
Lawyer
/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 antonymsAttorney
/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 antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A lawyer is a general term for someone who has completed law school and may have passed the bar in their jurisdiction, while an attorney specifically refers to someone who is authorized to act on behalf of others in legal matters.
- Both terms can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but attorney often implies a more formal, job-related function.
- In the United States, all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys, because not all lawyers practice law.
- Remember, attorney often comes with the additional responsibility of representation in court, whereas lawyer is a broader term encompassing those who are educated in law.
- If you're unsure which to use, recall that an attorney is typically involved in courtroom or legal representation scenarios specifically.
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