(1)
〈英〉候补骑士；绅士
地位仅次于骑士〔knight〕，略高于绅士〔gentleman〕。

(2)〔E-〕…先生
在英国，一般用来称呼郡长、治安法官、高级律师等，为较古老的尊称。在美国，一般附于姓名之后用来称呼律师〔attorney〕。

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• departure in despite of court
• depecage
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