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Meaning of guardian ad litem | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An individual (often a lawyer) appointed to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person for the purpose of a legal procedure.

Equivalents

Suomi uskottu mies

Examples

“Guardians ad litem are the volunteer⟳ voices for children, investigating, reporting, going to court to advocate. It is not a job for sissies.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

guardian angel Guardian Cap guardian cell guardian lion guardian of the peace guardianage

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