BARRISTER


Meaning of BARRISTER in English

(also ~-at-law )

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

Origin

ME: from the noun bar 1 , perh. on the pattern of minister .

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