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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The MoD is defending the legal bid, with its barristers telling the court that the claim has been brought too late.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The pair's friendship began in 1996 when they were both barristers at Doughty Street Chambers, specialising in human rights.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Those rulings included an order that none of the barristers could refer in their speeches to "jury equity".
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
But her focus remains her career, and she will soon start seeking pupillage, essentially a paid apprenticeship for barristers.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 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
