plural of attorney general

A power of attorney document.

(US, law) A document in which someone admits liability for a debt and allows an attorney to admit this in court so that no action will be taken.

(uncountable, law) The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another. / (countable, law) A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.

(US) The title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals.

(US, law) An agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document.

plural of attorney of record

(law) In a legal proceeding, an attorney who has submitted his name to the court or tribunal as the person responsible for representation of the client, irrespective of which attorneys perform work for that client.

(law) The right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.

plural of attorney's lien