Atorni (en. Attorney)

/aˈtorni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who studies law and provides legal advice or assists clients with their legal matters.

I need to consult my attorney about the contract.

Kailangan kong kumonsulta sa aking atorni hinggil sa kontrata.

A professional who represents people in courts.

The defendant's attorney will defend him in the trial.

Ang atorni ng akusado ay magtatanggol sa kanya sa paglilitis.

A legal guardian who holds trust and responsibilities on behalf of another person.

The attorney is responsible for safeguarding the interests of their client.

Ang atorni ay may pananagutan na pangalagaan ang interes ng kanyang kliyente.

Spanish origin.

attorney and law

Refers to the relationship of an attorney with the legal system.

atorni at batas

lawyer

A person licensed to practice law and represent clients in legal matters.

abogado

court

An institution that has the authority to hear and decide legal cases.

korte

Needs a solution or something to be handled

There's a problem that needs to be attended to, you know!

May problema na kailangan i-atorni, eh!

Helping others

We should attend to our friends who are going through something.

Dapat tayong mag-atorni sa mga kaibigan natin na may pinagdaraanan.

Fix a deficiency or shortcoming

Don't worry, we'll sort that out.

Wag kang mag-alala, a-atorni natin yan.