avocat

/avɔka/ (French) /ævəkæt/ (English)

Definitions

1. noun

A lawyer or attorney in French law, or a lawyer, especially one specializing in French or international law in English.

“The avocat argued the case before the court.”

2. noun

A person authorized to practice law in a particular jurisdiction.

“She became an avocat after passing the bar exam.”

Synonyms

  • attorney
  • lawyer

Antonyms

  • defendant