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(law) The right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.

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attorney's lien

Source Word

attorney's lien

Noun

(law) The right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.

Japanese Meaning

弁護士料金の支払いが完了するまで、依頼人の書類などを保持できる権利（弁護士留置権）

The attorney's lien allowed her to keep the client's case files until he paid the outstanding fees.

弁護士の留置権により、彼女はその顧客が未払いの報酬を支払うまで事件の書類を保管しておくことができた。

Sense（1）

(law) The right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.

attorney's liens

（ plural ）