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Etymology

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From straf (punishment) +‎ advocaat (lawyer, barrister).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɑf.ɑt.foːˌkaːt/
  • Hyphenation: straf‧ad‧vo‧caat

Noun

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strafadvocaat m (plural strafadvocaten, feminine strafadvocate)

  1. (law) A defence counsel or defense lawyer specialised in criminal law.
    Synonyms: strafrechtadvocaat, strafpleiter