noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
speaking for another; pleading by proxy; advocacy; attorney
Refers to the act of speaking on behalf of someone else, often in a formal or legal context. Can also denote a person who does so, such as an attorney or spokesperson.
彼は被害者の代言を務めた。
He acted as the spokesperson for the victim.
弁
The lawyer pleads on behalf of the defendant.