Translation
lawyer, advocate
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Word origin
From Latin advocatus ('one called to your side'), from ad- ('to') and vocare ('to call'). A lawyer is literally the person you call in, and English advocate and vocation share the calling.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- advocatus
- English cognates
- advocate, vocation
Examples
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His lawyer defended him very well.
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She wants to be a lawyer and is studying the law.
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You need a lawyer for that matter.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 10: advokato, senco, aliĝi and 7 more words.