counselor-at-law

[ koun-suh-ler-uht-law ]

noun

, plural coun·se·lors-at-law.

1. counselor ( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of counselor-at-law¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The judges and disciples performed all the duties of the modern attorney and counselor-at-law.

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