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barrister
UK
/ˈbær.ɪ.stə/
US
/ˈbɛr.ɪ.stɚ/
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barrister
noun
barristers
pl
UK
/ˈbær.ɪ.stə/
US
/ˈbɛr.ɪ.stɚ/
адвокат
The barrister presented a strong case in court.
Адвокат представил сильное дело в суде.
Synonyms
advocate
counsel
lawyer
attorney
solicitor
barrister
adjective
UK
/ˈbær.ɪ.stə/
US
/ˈbær.ɪ.stɚ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, indicating relation to barristers or their work.
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barrister
noun
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.
barrister
adjective
Relating to barristers or the profession of a barrister.
He ordered a barrister wig from a specialist legal outfitter.
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