Advocate

  • 31advocate — A barrister; one who may plead causes in court for another. See judge advocate; king s advocate …

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  • 32advocate — Synonyms and related words: Maecenas, abet, abettor, acquaintance, admirer, advance, advise, aficionado, agent, aid and abet, allege in support, alpenstock, alter ego, alternate, amicus curiae, angel, answer, apologete, apologist, apologizer,… …

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  • 33advocate — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. favor, plead; recommend, suggest; support. n. patron, supporter; defender; lawyer, attorney. See friend, auxiliary, lawsuit. Ant., oppose; detractor. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To defend] Syn. vindicate,… …

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  • 34Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia — Advocate Harbour is a Canadian rural community located in Cumberland County, Nova ScotiaThe community is situated on Route 209 and has a small well protected fishing harbour opening on the Bay of Fundy; the harbour dries at low tide.The community …

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  • 35advocate depute — in Scotland, an advocate who acts for the Lord Advocate in the prosecution of crime in the High Court. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 …

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  • 36advocate-depute — advocate depˈute noun A salaried Scottish law officer appointed as public prosecutor by the Lord Advocate, the chief law officer of the Crown and public prosecutor of crimes for Scotland • • • Main Entry: ↑advocate …

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  • 37Advocate for the Revolution of Science and Technology in Africa — (ARSTA) is a nonprofit organization, registered as a 501(c) in the United States. The organization is a group of diverse student and professional based organization that is dedicated to the development of intensive programs in promoting science… …

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  • 38Advocate-General — an officer who assists the Court of Justice of the European Communities. Advocate Generals are not members of the Court but are selected in much the same way and have to be equally qualified. It is a peculiarly European office, so does not have… …

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  • 39Advocate General — an officer who assists the Court of Justice of the European Communities. Advocate Generals are not members of the Court but are selected in much the same way and have to be equally qualified. It is a peculiarly European office, so does not have… …

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  • 40Advocate General for Scotland — the newly created UK law officer who advises the UK government in relation to Scots law. The Advocate General may intervene in court proceedings dealing with a devolution issue or refer a Scottish bill considered to be outside the Scottish… …

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