client

noun

A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

A person who receives help or services from a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.

(computing) The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.

(law) A person who employs or retains an attorney to represent him or her in any legal matter, or one who merely divulges confidential matters to an attorney while pursuing professional assistance without subsequently retaining the attorney.

Ellipsis of client state. [A state that is economically, politically or militarily dependent on another, more powerful state.]

(historical) In ancient Rome, retainers and followers associated with a gens.

Roots

cliensclient- · Latin · follower, dependent

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Where does client come from?

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