defense attorney

== English == === Noun === defense attorney (plural defense attorneys) (US) A lawyer who represents defendants in legal proceedings. Synonyms: defence counsel (UK), defender (rare) Coordinate terms: plaintiff's attorney, prosecuting attorney, prosecutor Hypernyms: attorney, lawyer, barrister, solicitor, counsel, counselor < person Hyponym: public defender A lawyer who regularly represents defendants who carry insurance and is chosen by the insurance company. A lawyer who regularly represents criminal defendants. ==== Translations ==== === References === “defense attorney”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.