barrister (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbærɪstər/
Definition
A lawyer in certain countries (especially the UK) who is qualified to speak in court and argue cases on behalf of clients.
Examples
The barrister's closing statement was incredibly persuasive.
She decided to become a barrister after witnessing a trial as a student.
He hired a top barrister to defend him in the complex legal case.
How to Use barrister
- barrister at law (collocation)
- A formal title for a barrister. — "He is a barrister at law specializing in criminal defense."
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