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advocate,
n 1. in the medical field, a person who focuses on bolstering the patient's role and rights in making decisions about his or her health care.
2. one who assists another in legal matters; can be a professional or a layperson; may or may not work for a fee.

advocate
Ethics noun (pron. ad´ ve ket) A person who acts on the behalf of or speaks for another–eg, for a cause or plea. See Amicus curiæ verb (pron. ad ve ka´t) To act or speak for another person or group of person


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A year ago, Advocat finished best of all when over five lengths fifth to Graphic Equaliser in this event.
PAUL CARBERRY, in the news for the wrong reasons last weekend when his lap counter went badly askew, will be out to put that blip on an otherwise excellent season firmly behind him when he partners leading fancy Advocat in today's pounds 75,000 Ladbroke Hurdle.
 
 
 
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