Definition

The position or role of being a lawyer who represents clients in legal matters.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her attorneyship and began practicing law.

Conversation

I was thinking about pursuing an attorneyship after college.

That sounds like a great plan! What made you interested in law?

I've always been fascinated by how the legal system works.

Yeah, it's really important to have good attorneyship in our society.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Attorneyship → It is formed from "attorney" (from Old French *atorné*, meaning appointed or designated) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "attorneyship" refers to the condition or status of being an attorney or legal representative.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'appointed' ('atorné') to represent others in legal matters, and the '-ship' indicates their role or status. This helps you remember that 'attorneyship' is the state of being an attorney.

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