A person who is associated with another; an associate or colleague, especially in a professional context.
From French 'associé,' the past participle of 'associer,' from Latin 'associatus.' This is the French form occasionally used in English in formal or diplomatic contexts.
This French spelling appears in international business and law, reminding us that 'associate' traveled through French into English, which is why both versions exist in professional documents.
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