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Coined for the fictional character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird (and the 1962 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by actor Gregory Peck).
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Atticus Finch
Today it means: An honest lawyer who defends the underprivileged and persecuted. Full definition →