vakeel

or va·kil

[ vuh-keel ]

noun

, Indian English.

1. a lawyer, agent, or representative.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vakeel¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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