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What is the difference between a "lawyer" and an "attorney"? People in general tend to use the two words interchangeably. But I understand that there is a difference between the two. A "lawyer" is someone who knows the law and has been admitted to the bar. He advises his clients about their legal rights and often pleads their cases in a court of law. In the strictest sense an attorney need not be a lawyer; in other words, he need not be someone who practices law. An "attorney" is someone empowered to act in a legal capacity on someone's behalf. For example, when you give the power of attorney to someone, you are authorizing the individual to act on your behalf. This individual need not be a lawyer; he could be anyone - your brother, husband or friend. If you wish to use the word "attorney" to mean "lawyer", then the correct term is "attorney at law". Remember the famous Perry Mason? He was an "Attorney a...

How is the word ''malevolence'' pronounced? The "a", the "o", and the second "e" are pronounced like the "a" in "china". The "e" in the second syllable "le" sounds like the "e" in "set", "bet", and "pet". The final "e" is silent and the main stress is on the second syllable. Any idea what the word means? When you say that someone is "malevolent" what you mean is that he is spiteful; the person wishes to harm others. Here are a few examples. * The villain gave the old man a malevolent look.* The malevolence that was displayed was frightening. * The bombing was an act of malevolence. What is the difference between "nevertheless'' and "nonetheless''? As far as the meaning is concerned, there is no difference. The two words can be used interchangeably to mean "in spite of". * Venkatesh hadn't trained for ...

What does `viz' stand for? Viz. is the abbreviated form of the Latin "videlicet". The "i" in "viz" is pronounced like the "i" in "bit", "it" and "pit". The word is normally employed in formal writing and is used to expand on or clarify what has already been said. The word can be replaced by "namely", and in speech most people tend to say "namely" rather than "viz". Here are a few examples. * The Department offers two modules in Teaching English as a Second Language, viz. Applied Linguistics, and Principles of Language Teaching. * I want to talk about a major threat facing our society, viz. global warming. Thanks & Regards