n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' t ə r-n ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -neys
Etymology: Middle English attourney, from Anglo-French aturné, past participle of aturner
Date: 14th century
: one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf especially : LAWYER
– at · tor · ney · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun