The Devil's Advocate
The "devil's advocate," a term used frequently today, was a title given in the Catholic Church. The Devil's Advocate was designated para argumentar contra a canonização de qualquer candidato.to argue against the canonization of any candidate.
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O "advogado* do diabo*," um termo usado com frequência hoje em dia*, era um título dado* na Igreja Católica. O "Advogado do Diabo" foi designado para argumentar contra a canonização de qualquer candidato.The "devil's advocate," a term used frequently today, was a title given in the Catholic Church. The Devil's Advocate was designated to argue against the canonization of any candidate.
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✴️ Advogado (advocate/lawyer)
The word “advogado” is the masculine singular form of “lawyer.” The practice of law is called “advocacia” (legal profession, law).
If we want to say someone is an “advocate” for something, we would use the words “defensor” (defender) or “apoiante” (supporter).
✴️ Hoje em dia (today)
This is an idiom that means “these days” or “nowadays.”
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