De advocaat
Example: De advocaat hielp zijn cliënt met het juridische probleem.
Definition
"De advocaat" refers to a legal professional who represents and advises clients in legal matters, ensuring their rights are protected and providing counsel during disputes or court proceedings.
Etymology
The word "de advocaat" comes from the Latin term 'advocatus,' meaning 'one called to aid or advocate.' Over time, it evolved in Dutch to specifically denote a lawyer or attorney who advocates on behalf of clients.
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"De advocaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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