adv
- noun
- Indian
Examples
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I mean, he had ADV case and I represented him and I've known him for a number of months.
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For example, the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen was given the call number "F PAU ADV," indicating this book could be found alphabetically on the adventure shelf.
Academic text (2013) -
Before her name, the adv indicated she is a qualified lawyer in her country.
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Mr. Smith is an adv in the local court, representing clients in various cases.
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The letter was signed by the adv, confirming their legal representation.
Synonyms
A lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court
A lawyer who speaks for someone in court
A lawyer who speaks for a client in court
An informal short word for a lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court
Title placed after a person's name to show respect, often used for lawyers in the United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adv is used as a title and is short for Advocate, meaning someone who 'speaks for' another person in law, so Adv before a name shows the person is a lawyer.