meaning of attorney

[nona m.]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #241 "Interactive worksheets (2)", question 3

The district attorney desperately tried to ......... a confession from the accused in the cross-examination. He really wanted to win the case because he believed the accused was guilty.

(a) illicit
(b) eliminate
(c) elicit
(d) elite

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #241 "Interactive worksheets (2)", answer 3

The district attorney desperately tried to elicit a confession from the accused in the cross-examination. He really wanted to win the case because he believed the accused was guilty.

Correct answer: (c) elicit
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what does this mean- attorney?

nona m.

[Conchita]

An attorney is a lawyer, a person who has studied law and can advise people on legal matters.

In the US, a district attorney is a prosecutor who represents the government in a judicial area.