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uwakili

oo-wah-KEE-lee

How to say it

Swahiliuwakilioo-wah-KEE-lee
Frenchprofession d’avocat, plaidoirie

Meaning

The profession and work of an advocate who represents people in court and gives legal advice; also agency or representation in general.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural. Kampuni ya uwakili is a law firm; wakili is an advocate, plural mawakili.

Examples

  • Alisomea uwakili katika Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam.She studied law at the University of Dar es Salaam.
  • Wamefungua kampuni ya uwakili mjini Arusha.They have opened a law firm in Arusha.
  • Uwakili ni kazi inayohitaji uaminifu.Legal practice is work that requires integrity.

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