"attorneying" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From attorney + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|attorney|ing}} attorney + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} attorneying (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The work of an attorney Tags: informal, uncountable
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