attorney

弁護士

法律について助言し、法律に関わる問題で人を代理する専門家。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： lawyer

よく使う表現： hire an attorney, defense attorney, attorney for someone

代理人

他の人に代わって行動する権限を正式に与えられた人。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： agent, representative, proxy

よく使う表現： appointed attorney, act as attorney, attorney for someone