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barrister

/ˈbær.ɪ.stə/

/ˈbɛr.ɪ.stɚ/

Translations

barristernoun

barristers

/ˈbær.ɪ.stə/

/ˈbɛr.ɪ.stɚ/

avocatDans le système juridique de common law, terme générique souvent rendu par « avocat » en français.

The barrister presented a compelling argument in defense of his client.

L’avocat a présenté un argument convaincant pour défendre son client.

Additional translations

avocat plaidantPlus précis dans le contexte de la common law ; spécialisation en plaidoirie.

Synonyms

barristeradjective

/ˈbær.ɪ.stə/

/ˈbær.ɪ.stɚ/

Used attributively to modify nouns, indicating relation to barristers or their work.

d’avocatEmployé dans les expressions liées à la profession juridique en common law.

He ordered a barrister wig from a specialist legal outfitter.

Il a commandé une perruque d’avocat chez un fournisseur spécialisé en articles juridiques.

barristernoun

A type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions who specializes in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings, and giving expert legal opinions.

The barrister presented a compelling argument in defense of his client.

A member of the legal profession who has been called to the bar and is qualified to plead cases in higher courts.

After years of study, she finally became a barrister and was able to represent clients in the High Court.

barristeradjective

Relating to barristers or the profession of a barrister.

He ordered a barrister wig from a specialist legal outfitter.