barrister
noun/ˈbærɪstər/
Frequency rank: #8,818 most common English word
Meaning
A lawyer in the UK who is qualified to argue cases in higher courts.
Example sentence
The defendant hired skilled legal representation, and the barrister argued the case before the judge with great confidence.
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