advocatus

advocatus (ad-voh-kay-t[schwa]s). [Latin “advocate”]

1. Roman law. A legal adviser; a person who assists clients with cases before judicial tribunals. Cf. CAUSIDICUS.

2. Hist. The patron who has an advowson. — Also termed advowee; avowee. See ADVOWSON.

3. Hist. A person called on by another to warrant a title.

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