house counsel

[ hous koun-suhl ]

noun

, Law.

1. a lawyer drawing a full-time salary from a corporation that they represent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of house counsel¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

On July 15, Feinstein and Durbin met with Monaco and White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler.

From The Daily Beast

White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was told about the inspector general's pending IRS report on April 24.

From The Daily Beast

It might be in this case that Justice communicated with the White House counsel.

From The Daily Beast

From 1993 to 1995 Klein served as deputy White House counsel to President Clinton following a distinguished private legal career.

From The Daily Beast

The White House counsel was done in by a scurrilous leaks campaign.

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