avocate

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avocate, v. t. [L. avocatus, p. p. of avocare; a, ab + vocare to call. Cf. Avoke, and see Vocal, a.].

To call off or away; to withdraw; to transfer to another tribunal. [1913 Webster]

"One who avocateth his mind from other occupations." [1913 Webster]

"He, at last, . . . avocated the cause to Rome." [1913 Webster]