1. a lawyer; a person who is legally qualified to represent clients in legal matters
Usage: primarily used in American English
2. a person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters
Usage: formal; often in legal documents

Examples

• She hired an attorney to handle her divorce case.
• The district attorney announced new charges against the suspect.
• My attorney advised me not to sign the contract without reviewing it first.
• He works as a defense attorney for a large law firm.
• The power of attorney document allows her to make financial decisions for her elderly father.
• The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state.
• I need to consult with my attorney before making any statements to the police.