barrister
noun
(in England) a lawyer who is a member of one of the Inns of Court and who has the privilege of pleading in the higher courts.
barristers
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pluralof barrister.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Despite being explicitly prevented from blaming any party for a death, hearings can often descend into a blame game, with barristers trying to save or sully an organisation's reputation.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
During a two-day hearing at the High Court earlier this week, barristers for the MoJ said the Parole Board had failed to assess Razzell's risk properly and called for the decision to be reversed.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Wednesday, barristers described how damp and mould had spread to coffins, and that faeces and dried bodily fluids were seen on the floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
As part of the High Court trial in London, barristers for the car owners cited a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“One of those white wigs that British barristers plop on top of their heads when they are trying a case.”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
