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PRONUNCIATION OF ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Attorney-At-Law is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ATTORNEY-AT-LAW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Attorney at law

Attorney at law or attorney-at-law, usually abbreviated in everyday speech to attorney, is the official name for a lawyer in certain jurisdictions, including Japan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Brazil and the United States. In Canada, it is only used in Quebec.

Definition of attorney-at-law in the English dictionary

The definition of attorney-at-law in the dictionary is a lawyer qualified to represent in court a party to a legal action. Other definition of attorney-at-law is a solicitor.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

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attonce
attone
attophysics
attorn
attorney
attorney general
attorneydom
attorneyism
attorneys general
attorneys-at-law
attorneyship
attornment
attract
attractable
attractance
attractancy

WORDS THAT END LIKE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

attorneys-at-law
barrister-at-law
brother-in-law
brothers-in-law
counselor-at-law
daughter-in-law
daughters-in-law
father-in-law
fathers-in-law
heir-at-law
heirs-at-law
in-law
mother-in-law
mother-out-law
mothers-in-law
pre-law
sister-in-law
sisters-in-law
son-in-law
sons-in-law

Synonyms and antonyms of attorney-at-law in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «attorney-at-law» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Find out the translation of attorney-at-law to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of attorney-at-law from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «attorney-at-law» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

检察长在法
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

attorney-at -law
570 millions of speakers

English

attorney-at-law
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अटॉर्नी पर जी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المدعي في القانون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Адвокат по закону
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

attorney-at -law
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অ্যাটর্নি-এট-ল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

avocat en droit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peguam-di-undang-undang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Attorney-at -law
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

弁護士·アット·法則
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변호사 일
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pengacara-hukum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

luật sư theo pháp luật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சட்ட வழக்கறிஞர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वकील-हा कायदा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kanuni Avukat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

avvocato - at-law
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

adwokat prawa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Адвокат по закону
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

avocat - la - drept
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δικηγόρος - at-law
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prokureur -at- wet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

advokat - at- lag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

advokat -at -law
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of attorney-at-law

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ATTORNEY-AT-LAW»

The term «attorney-at-law» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.296 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ATTORNEY-AT-LAW» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «attorney-at-law» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «attorney-at-law» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about attorney-at-law

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATTORNEY-AT-LAW»

Discover the use of attorney-at-law in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to attorney-at-law and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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M.K. Gandhi, Attorney at Law: The Man before the Mahatma
Relying on never-before-seen archival materials, this book provides the reader with a front-row seat to the dramatic events that would alter Gandhi—and history—forever.
Charles R. DiSalvo, 2013
2
T Thorndyke, Attorney-At-Law: The Romance of a Young Lawyer...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Herbert Irvin Goss, 2012
3
attorney at law, general collecting agent
Corwin H. R., dealer in all kinds of lumber, 243 and 245 East Pearl. Corwin R. M., attorney at law, A. Selve's Building, 19 West Third. CORWIN SAMUEL L., CITY CLERK, CITY BUILDINGS, EIGHTH. Costello T., trimmings and millinery goods, ...
edwin a. davis, 1860
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An Essay Intended to Establish a Standard for an Universal ...
Samuel Taylor. The Right Honourable Earl Grosvenar. Nash Grose, Esq. Serjeaiit □s-Inn. William John Man Godschall, Esq. Temple. Henry Gawler, Esq. Lincoln□ s-Inn. Francis Gregg, fen. Attorney at Law. 'v - - - Francis Gregg, jun. Attorney at ...
Samuel Taylor, 1786
5
Fifty-four Legal Forms, Designed Chiefly for the Use of ...
REFERENCES. Hon. Geo. W. McCook, Attorney-General, Stubenville, Jefferson Co. " Samson Mason, Attorney at Law, Springfield, Clarke Co. " Isaac Wright, Attorney at Law, Wilmington, Clinton Co. " Hiram Bell, Attorney at Law, Greenville,  ...
Marvin Warren, 1855
6
The Guyana Court of Appeal
6 Upon withdrawal and due discharge of such reasonable fees as an attorney- at -law may have charged, he shall deliver to or to the order of his client all papers and property to which his client is entitled; give to his client all information that he  ...
Bertrand Ramcharan, 2001
7
Stereotype Edition of Rowlett's Tables of Discount, Or ...
M'Dowell Clerk of the Courts. Ruff, John l Comr. in Chancery. J Sheltman, Jacob G. ) Sheriff. J Turner, Leyburn & Co. Augusta County. Staunton* Breckenridge, John B. Crawford, James i Attorney at Law. J Crawford, Benjamin Craig, J. J. Comr.
John Rowlett, 1836
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The New York State Taxicab Driver's Companion
An work created to be a the comprehensive manual for beginning Taxi and Limo drivers in New York State as well as the reference guide to experienced livery drivers. The work contains information invaluable to the entire livery profession.
Attorney at Law Marc ZIROGIANNIS, 2010
9
The Canada law journal
EZRA ALBERT BATES, of the Village of' Arnprior, Gentleman, Attorney-at-law. ( Gazetted 13th May, 1871.) THOMAS MORPIIY, oi' the Town of Brmnpton, Gentleman, Attorney-at-law. DU1\'C.-\N Mc(lI_BB()N, of the Town of Milton, Gentleman.
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ACCOUNTS AND PAPERS RELATING TO CORPORATE OFFICES AND ...
The same Hugh Lloyd - James Vaughan Home - - - - The same Samuel Edwardes - - - John Williams - The same Samuel Edwardes - Charles Sankey ..... The same John Copner Williams - Thomas Hughes - Attorney at Law Esquire, M. it.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATTORNEY-AT-LAW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term attorney-at-law is used in the context of the following news items.
1
My aunt is defaming me
Margarette May Macaulay is an attorney-at-law, Supreme Court mediator, notary public and women's and children's rights advocate. «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
2
Gordon Robinson: Corruption and political football
Caymanian Jeffrey Webb: An attorney-at-law who, at 26, became president of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), and at 47, ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
3
How will Ranil defend his “Gestapo” against mounting legal …
“We will find out next Tuesday, July 7,” said Attorney-at-Law Dharshan Weerasekera who last week filed a writ application on behalf of ... «Lankaweb, Jul 15»
4
The contractor general is irresponsible, insensitive, mischievous
... several private sector attorneys-at-law and departments of legal services in several government agencies, that he is an attorney-at-law. «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
5
Businessman ordered to pay fine for human trafficking
Attorney-at-law Alethia Whyte of the Assets Recovery Agency told the court that an application will be made for forfeiture of Gurunani's assets ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
6
West Kingston payout wasn't compensation, says official
"There was a need, a welfare need," Roberts-Risden said during cross-examination by attorney-at-law Alexander Williams, who is representing ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
7
Enormous discord!
Attorney-at-law Alair Shepherd QC questioned former Chairperson of the Police Services Commission (PSC) extensively today when he took ... «Barbados Today, Jul 15»
8
Declaration of Independence to be read Friday
“We hope the community will come and hear these great words of our forefathers,” Larry Claxton, attorney-at-law said. “We have people slated ... «Gainesville Daily Register, Jul 15»
9
Debt Law and Attorney Regulation Can Coexist, Ruling Says
The law specifically excludes from the definition of a debt collection agency "any attorney-at-law or law firm [1] collecting a debt in such capacity ... «New York Law Journal, Jun 15»
10
Dodd helps shape the land around him
Attorney-at-law Jeff Dodd is seen at the offices of Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty where he is an associate in the firm's Land Use and Litigation ... «Napa Valley Register, Jun 15»

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