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barrister

Pronunciation: /ˈbarɪstə/

(also barrister-at-law)

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Definition of barrister

noun

chiefly British

a person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts. Compare with attorney, solicitor.

Origin:

late Middle English: from the noun bar¹, perhaps on the pattern of minister

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