King's Counsel
Americannoun
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a body of barristers of a higher status who are specially appointed to be the crown's counsel, and who are permitted to plead inside the bar in the court.
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a member of this body of barristers.
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an honorary title conferred on a successful barrister when the sovereign is a king, originally for services in representing the crown but now as a mark of professional distinction.
noun
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His solicitors, Grosvenor Law, said they had received written advice from a leading tax King's Counsel.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
Red Bull Racing brought in independent investigator King’s Counsel, which found no wrongdoing by Horner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
He is a leading barrister and King's Counsel and has been described by the Court of Appeal as an advocate of "great eloquence".
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2023
Six lawyers, including two elite UK King's Counsel lawyers alongside the original team, have prepared the case.
From Reuters ● Mar. 28, 2023
King's Counsel: Do you recollect that one Keast, the cook-maid, had been taken ill with drinking some tea the day before, and tell the Court how it was.
From Beggars on Horseback by Jesse, F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson)
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