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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

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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

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, in a letter to Holyrood's criminal justice committee, confirmed Mr Whyte's lawyers had ceased the action and the case had been disposed of by the Court of Session last week.

From BBC ● May 8, 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

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

Mr. Charteris, with habitual forethought, had left nothing till the last moment.

From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Rolf Boldrewood

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