Advocate General
/ˈædvəkɪt ˈdʒɛnərəll/
Definitions
- (n.) A senior legal officer who advises a court or tribunal, especially the European Court of Justice, by presenting independent opinions on cases.
The Advocate General delivered an opinion on the interpretation of EU law.
Forms
- advocate general
- advocate generals
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Commentary
The title is specific to certain jurisdictions such as the EU; drafting should clarify the court or context to avoid ambiguity.
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