Vakalatnama

1 What it means

The document by which a party authorises an advocate to appear and act for them in a case.

2 Use it in a sentence

No advocate can appear for a party without filing a vakalatnama.

3 Make it stick

Write your own sentence using Vakalatnama about a case or topic you are studying this week, then check it against the meaning above.

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