Advocate

:This article is about legal advocates. For political advocates see advocacy.

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An advocate is one who speaks on behalf of another, especially in a legal context. Implicit in the concept is the notion that the represented lacks the knowledge, skill, ability, or standing to speak for themselves. Common advocates include lawyers, solicitors and barristers.

Related Topics:
Lawyer - Solicitor - Barrister

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