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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] advocat, from Anglo-French, from [[Latin]] advocatus, from past participle of advocare to summon, from ad- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox [[voice]] |
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 : one that pleads the [[cause]] of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a [[tribunal]] or judicial [[court]] | *1 : one that pleads the [[cause]] of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a [[tribunal]] or judicial [[court]] | ||
*2 : one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal | *2 : one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal | ||
*3 : one that [[supports]] or promotes the interests of another | *3 : one that [[supports]] or promotes the interests of another | ||
| − | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Advocacy''''', follow [ | + | |
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| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Advocacy''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Advocacy '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An '''advocate''' is someone who [[speaks]] on behalf of another [[person]], especially in a [[legal]] [[context]]. It is used primarily in [[reference]] to the [[system]] of [ | + | An '''advocate''' is someone who [[speaks]] on behalf of another [[person]], especially in a [[legal]] [[context]]. It is used primarily in [[reference]] to the [[system]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scots_law Scots law], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Dutch_law Anglo-Dutch law], Scandinavian and Israeli law, and also to refer to the fused legal professions in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Islands Channel Islands] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man Isle of Man]. Implicit in the [[concept]] is the notion that the represented lacks the [[knowledge]], [[skill]], [[ability]], or standing to speak for themselves. The broad equivalent in many [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_law English law]-based [[jurisdictions]] is "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrister barrister]". |
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:42, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English advocat, from Anglo-French, from Latin advocatus, from past participle of advocare to summon, from ad- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- 1 : one that pleads the cause of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court
- 2 : one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
- 3 : one that supports or promotes the interests of another
Description
An advocate is someone who speaks on behalf of another person, especially in a legal context. It is used primarily in reference to the system of Scots law, Anglo-Dutch law, Scandinavian and Israeli law, and also to refer to the fused legal professions in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Implicit in the concept is the notion that the represented lacks the knowledge, skill, ability, or standing to speak for themselves. The broad equivalent in many English law-based jurisdictions is "barrister".
