Charteris

British

/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

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

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Solicitor general Ruth Charteris KC told the court: "The Crown's position is that mistakes were made during the trial."

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

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

The “last resort” option to dismiss Whitman’s government was discussed in the letters, and Charteris confirmed to Kerr that he had the authority to use it.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020

Like something remote and beyond reach, something dim as a dream, was the thought of Dana Charteris.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry

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