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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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
Finally, barristers and solicitors who have been appointed by the monarch to be Queen's Counsel will now be known as King's Counsel with immediate effect.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2022
Peel's letters to the Lord Lieutenant respecting the suppression of the new Association and the appointment of Catholic King's Counsel was circulated.
From A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II by Ellenborough, Edward Law, Earl of
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