wakili
wah-KEE-lee
How to say it
Swahiliwakiliwah-KEE-lee
Englishlawyer, advocate
Frenchavocat
Meaning
A person trained in law who advises clients and speaks for them in court.
Good to know
Plural mawakili. Wakili wa serikali is a state attorney, and wakili wa kujitegemea a private advocate; mwanasheria is a general word for a lawyer.
Examples
- Wakili wake aliomba dhamana mahakamani.His lawyer asked the court for bail.
- Tunahitaji wakili ili kuandika mkataba huu.We need a lawyer to draw up this contract.
- Mawakili walilalamikia mfumo mpya wa mahakama.Lawyers complained about the new court system.
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Forms
mawakili (plural of wakili, lawyer (ji/ma class))
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