ADVOCATE


Meaning of ADVOCATE in English

n. & v.

n. 1 (foll. by of) a person who supports or speaks in favour. 2 a person who pleads for another. 3 a a professional pleader in a court of justice. b Sc. a barrister.

v.tr. 1 recommend or support by argument (a cause, policy, etc.). 2 plead for, defend. advocateship n. advocatory adj.

[ ME f. OF avocat f. L advocatus past part. of advocare (as AD-, vocare call) ]

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