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Definition of Barrister
1. Noun. A British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution.
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Specialized synonyms: Counsel To The Crown, Sergeant, Sergeant-at-law, Serjeant, Serjeant-at-law
Generic synonyms: Attorney, Lawyer
Specialized synonyms: Counsel To The Crown, Sergeant, Sergeant-at-law, Serjeant, Serjeant-at-law
Generic synonyms: Attorney, Lawyer
Definition of Barrister
1. n. Counselor at law; a counsel admitted to plead at the bar, and undertake the public trial of causes, as distinguished from an attorney or solicitor. See Attorney.
Definition of Barrister
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