弁護人
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Meanings
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defense counsel; defense lawyer; advocate
Legal term for a lawyer who represents a defendant in court. In Japanese criminal procedure, 弁護人 is the formal title of the defense attorney.
The accused was provided with a defense counsel.
The defense lawyer argued for acquittal.
Usage patterns
- 弁護人を頼むto hire/retain a defense lawyer
He retained a famous defense lawyer to prepare for the trial.
- 弁護人がつくto have a defense lawyer assigned/appointed
A defense lawyer appointed by the state was assigned to the defendant.
- 〈人〉の弁護人を務めるto serve as someone's defense lawyer
She served as the defense lawyer for that case.
- 弁護人と相談するto consult with one's defense lawyer
The defendant consulted with his defense lawyer before appearing in court.