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ADVOCATUS

\ˈadvəkˌatəs], \ˈadvəkˌatəs], \ˈa_d_v_ə_k_ˌa_t_ə_s]\

Definitions of ADVOCATUS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1856 - A Law Dictionary

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In the civil law. An advocate; one who managed or assisted In managing another's cause before a judicial tribunal. Called also "patronus." Cod. 2, 7, 14. But distinguished from causidicus. Id. 2, 6, 6.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

A pleader, a narrator. Bract. 412 a, 372 b.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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