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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