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. [ Obs. or Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
One who avocateth his mind from other occupations. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
He, at last, . . . avocated the cause to Rome. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]