Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A legal professional authorized to advise and represent clients under a jurisdiction's law.
Natural examples
Der Rechtsanwalt prüfte den Vertrag vor der Unterschrift.
The lawyer reviewed the contract before it was signed.
Eine Rechtsanwältin vertrat die Mieter vor Gericht.
A lawyer represented the tenants in court.
Der Rechtsanwalt erklärte die nächsten Schritte im Verfahren.
The lawyer explained the next steps in the case.
Usage note
Rechtsanwalt is masculine: der Rechtsanwalt; plural Rechtsanwälte. The feminine professional title is Rechtsanwältin.
Mini-lesson: Rechtsanwalt
A legal professional authorized to advise and represent clients under a jurisdiction's law. Rechtsanwalt is masculine: der Rechtsanwalt; plural Rechtsanwälte. The feminine professional title is Rechtsanwältin.
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