Avvocata

An avvocata (Italian feminine noun, plural: avvocate) is the female equivalent of avvocato, the Italian word for lawyer or advocate. It refers to a woman who is qualified and practicing law in Italy or within a legal system that recognizes Italian legal terminology. The term specifically denotes a woman who has obtained the necessary legal qualifications and is admitted to the bar, authorized to represent clients in legal matters, and provide legal advice. The masculine form, avvocato, is used for male lawyers or in a general, gender-neutral context. The usage of avvocata serves to specify that the lawyer is a woman.