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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAvvocato
Pronunciation / Transliteration: avvoˈkaːto
"L'avvocato ha difeso il suo cliente con passione."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who pleads a case in a court of law.
"The pleader presented compelling arguments that swayed the jury." - 2
An advocate or lawyer representing a party in legal proceedings.
"As a skilled pleader, she was known for her ability to negotiate settlements."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pleader' originates from Middle English 'pleder', derived from the Old French 'pleder', which in turn comes from the Latin 'placitare', meaning 'to please or to settle'. Historically, it referred to someone who pleads a case in court, evolving to encompass various legal contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pleader" is said worldwide
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Plaideur
Transliteration: plɛdœʁ
"Le plaideur a présenté des arguments convaincants."
Prozessvertreter
Transliteration: proˈzɛsˌfɛʁtʁ
"Der Prozessvertreter hat den Fall erfolgreich vertreten."
Avvocato
Transliteration: avvoˈkaːto
"L'avvocato ha difeso il suo cliente con passione."
Abogado
Transliteration: aβoˈɣaðo
"El abogado presentó su caso ante el juez."
Advogado
Transliteration: advoˈɡadu
"O advogado defendeu seu cliente com habilidade."
वकील
Transliteration: vakīl
"वकील ने मामले में मजबूत तर्क प्रस्तुत किए।"
辩护人
Transliteration: biànhùrén
"辩护人提出了有力的论据。"
변호사
Transliteration: byeonhosa
"변호사는 사건을 성공적으로 변호했습니다."
弁護士
Transliteration: bengoshi
"弁護士はクライアントを熱心に弁護しました。"
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