A title used to signify an independent (often self employed) person working as if directly employed by the company of which they are an associate. Such a person may be an associate of more than one company.
Associate, to form an association or connection between two or more concepts in the mind or imagination. Conversely, to disassociate, is to disconnect those associations in your mind and distance yourself from certain thoughts or ideas.
Associate, a person who has some dealings with another, possibly a friend. Often used for business partners.
Associate, a person who is in league with the Mafia but is not treated as a full member, e.g. a corrupt official.
Associate attorney, lowest level employee lawyer in a traditional United States law firm.
Associate Justice, a member of a judicial panel who is not the Chief Justice.
Judge's associate: an assistant to a Judge in an Australian Court (akin to a Judge's clerk in an American court).
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