vakil
Vakil is a term used in several languages of the Indian subcontinent and Iran to denote a lawyer or representative who pleads or acts on someone’s behalf in legal or administrative matters. The word derives from Persian vakil, which itself comes from the Arabic wakil, meaning “deputy” or “agent.”
In historical South Asia, vakils were legal practitioners who represented clients in courts. During Mughal and
Beyond law, vakil can also denote a general representative or agent in bureaucratic or negotiation settings,
Overall, vakil emphasizes representation and advocacy, with historical roots in court practice and a continuing presence