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noun
A lawyer, solicitor, etc, who acts on behalf of a client in legal matters.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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Synonyms: attorney, counselor, abogado, advocate, avocat, counsel, latitat, lawman, lawyer, legal representative, limb of the law, man of law
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who represents or acts on behalf of another under authority recognised by law, such as a parent or guardian of a minor, a manager of a legal person, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
a personal representative with legal standing (as by power of attorney or the executor of a will)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: personal representative
History
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Across languages
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