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vakeel

or va·kil

[ vuh-keel ]

noun

, Indian English.
  1. a lawyer, agent, or representative.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of vakeel1

First recorded in 1615–25; from Hindi vakēl, from Arabic wakīl
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Example Sentences

Did he ever state it to the Rajah, or did he call his vakeel before the Council to answer the charge?

Great was the consternation at the Court of the Ameer when our Vakeel unfolded the message with which he was charged.

Roy Rada Churn pleaded his privilege as the vakeel or representative of a sovereign prince.

Upon his vakeel approaching to capture the fellow, most of the men laid down their guns and, seizing sticks, rushed to his rescue.

Saati discovered another plot, his men having been won over by Mahomet Her, the vakeel of Chenooda, another trader.

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