A2⚖️ Law & Politics
Italian word
avvocato
a lawyer (both solicitor and barrister functions)
Looks like
advocate
one who publicly supports a cause; a lawyer (Scottish/South African law)
⚠️ The trap
Italy does not divide lawyers into solicitors and barristers as the UK does. Every 'avvocato' can both advise and represent in court. English 'advocate' in everyday use means a supporter of a cause, not necessarily a lawyer.
To say "one who publicly supports a cause; a lawyer (Scottish/South African law)" in Italian:
avvocato
"avvocato" in English means:
a lawyer (both solicitor and barrister functions)
Example
"Ho assunto un avvocato specializzato in diritto del lavoro."
"I hired a lawyer specialising in employment law."
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