attorney

Rechtsanwalt, Anwalt

Eine Person, die beruflich rechtlichen Rat gibt und andere in rechtlichen Angelegenheiten vertritt.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: lawyer

Häufige Wendungen: hire an attorney, defense attorney, attorney for someone

Bevollmächtigter

Jemand, der offiziell berechtigt ist, für eine andere Person zu handeln.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: agent, representative, proxy

Häufige Wendungen: appointed attorney, act as attorney, attorney for someone