Legal Advocacy

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun A person, typically a lawyer, appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.

  • The attorney provided legal counsel to the defendant during the trial.
  • I hired an attorney to help me with my divorce.
  • My attorney is a real shark in the courtroom.
  • The attorney's words were like a shield, protecting her client from harm.

verb to declare one's public approval or support of something

  • The organization decided to endorse the new policy proposal.
  • I fully endorse the idea of having a pizza party for lunch.
  • I totally endorse that new clothing brand, their stuff is fire.
  • By attending the event, you are indirectly endorsing their cause.

verb to engage in legal proceedings or a lawsuit

  • The company decided to litigate the case in court to seek justice.
  • I heard they're planning to take legal action and litigate.
  • They're gonna sue and litigate the heck out of them.
  • Sometimes it feels like we have to litigate every little disagreement in this family.