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Charteris

British  
/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

  1. Leslie, original name Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin. 1907–93, British novelist, born in Singapore: created the character Simon Templar, known as The Saint, the central character in many adventure novels

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC and Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC have dual roles as public prosecutors and principal legal advisors to the Scottish government, which has been run by the SNP since 2007.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2023

Her private secretary, Martin Charteris, later recalled finding the new monarch at her desk, “sitting erect, no tears, color up a little, fully accepting her destiny.”

From Washington Times Sep. 8, 2022

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris QC said the Crown reserved its right to prosecute in all matters related to the case.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2022

But the ultimate decision, it was stressed, remained with Kerr, with Charteris telling him the “unenviable” choice was his to make.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2020

The doctor never left the room, and Mrs. Charteris came in from time to time, and brought me in some tea, for which I felt very grateful.

From A Search For A Secret (Vol 3 of 3) A Novel by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

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