raadsman

Definitions of raadsman
  1. noun
    an expert who gives advice
    synonyms: adviseur, consulent, counselor, mentor, raadgever, raadsvrouw
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    begeleider, consulent, voorlichter
    someone who gives advice about problems
    bedrijfsadviseur, organisatiedeskundige
    adviser to business about efficient management practices
    aanbrenger, spinbol, weidemolen
    one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
  2. noun
    a lawyer who pleads cases in court
    synonyms: voorlichter
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    advocaat, advocate, jurist, meester, pleiter, proc., procuratiehouder, procureur, rechtsgeleerde, rechtskundige, verdediger, voorspraak, wetgeleerde
    a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
  3. noun
    a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
    synonyms: advocaat, advocate, jurist, meester, pleiter, proc., procuratiehouder, procureur, rechtsgeleerde, rechtskundige, verdediger, voorspraak, wetgeleerde
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    types:
    voorlichter
    a lawyer who pleads cases in court
    proc., procureur
    a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
    sergeant
    an English barrister of the highest rank
    type of:
    beroepskracht, professional
    a person engaged in one of the learned professions
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