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adv

adv

1 9.9
A title used before a lawyer's name in some countries
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : abogado

Examples

  • I mean, he had ADV case and I represented him and I've known him for a number of months.

  • 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.

  • Mr. Smith is an adv in the local court, representing clients in various cases.

  • The letter was signed by the adv, confirming their legal representation.

Synonyms

attorney
vsadv
  • US
4.6

A lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court

is an abbreviation used as a formal title before a person's name
counsel
vsadv
  • Formal
713 4.3

A lawyer who speaks for someone in court

is an abbreviated title placed before a person's name rather than a job role
advocate
vsadv
  • UK
146 5.8

A lawyer who speaks for a client in court

is the shortened professional title used before a person's name
atty
vsadv
  • Jargon
8 9.8

An informal short word for a lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court

is a formal abbreviation placed before a person's name, not an informal label
Esq
vsadv
  • Formal
1 8.1

Title placed after a person's name to show respect, often used for lawyers in the United States

is an abbreviated professional title placed before a person's name

Surface Forms

adv singular
advs plural

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.