Advocati
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In Roman law, patrons, pleaders.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Roman law. Patrons; pleaders; speakers. Anciently, any one who lent his aid toa friend, and wha was supposed to be able in any way to influence a judge, was called advocatus.