advocate depute
advocate-depute. Scots law. One of a number of advocates appointed by the Lord Advocate to prosecute criminal cases in his or her name.
ADVOCATE-DEPUTE
Advocate-Depute
Advocate-Depute 〈苏格兰〉副总检察长 为苏格兰律师协会成员，由苏格兰总检察长〔Lord Advocate〕任命，协助自己履行职责，尤其在追诉刑事犯罪方面。但不妨碍其作为律师办理民事案件。