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barrister

[bar-uh-ster]

noun

Law.
  1. (in England) a lawyer who is a member of one of the Inns of Court and who has the privilege of pleading in the higher courts.

  2. Informal.any lawyer.



barrister

/ ˈæɪə /

noun

  1. Also called: barrister-at-law.(in England) a lawyer who has been called to the bar and is qualified to plead in the higher courts Compare solicitor See also advocate counsel

  2. (in Canada) a lawyer who pleads in court

  3. a less common word for lawyer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • barristerial adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of barrister1

1535–45; derivative of bar 1, perhaps after obsolete legister lawyer or minister
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of barrister1

C16: from bar 1
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The barrister said the MP, "who seemed intoxicated", insisted on buying one of the females a drink and made her feel uncomfortable by asking her about her marriage.

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The parents' barrister, Rebecca Foulkes, said that staying in Ghana was the "least harmful" option for the boy.

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One of England's top barristers, Jason Beer KC, has been brought in as senior counsel for the inquiry itself.

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British barrister Helena Kennedy KC was on a panel that was asked by the ICC's chief prosecutor to assess the evidence against Netanyahu and Gallant.

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A Crown barrister previously told the court Coleman encouraged and directed others involved in the kidnapping.

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