'Barrister' definitions:

Definition of 'barrister'

noun

A British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

Definition of 'Barrister'

From: GCIDE

Barrister \Bar"ris*ter\, n. [From Bar, 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. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'barrister'

From: Moby Thesaurus

advocate,
agent,
amicus curiae,
attorney,
attorney-at-law,
barrister-at-law,
counsel,
counselor,
counselor-at-law,
deputy,
friend at court,
intercessor,
lawyer,
legal adviser,
legal counselor,
legal expert,
legal practitioner,
legalist,
mouthpiece,
pleader,
proctor,
procurator,
sea lawyer,
self-styled lawyer,
solicitor

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