outer barrister

Or utter barrister

noun

English Law.

1. a barrister belonging to the outer bar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outer barrister¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

For two years after this disappointment he worked quietly at Gray's Inn, and in 1582 was admitted an outer barrister.

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The meanness of George IV. and of Lord Eldon refused him the silk gown to which his position at the bar entitled him, and for some years he led the circuit as an outer barrister, to the great loss of the senior members of the circuit, who could only be employed against him.

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Wonder if I shall ever be described as an "Outer barrister, of the Inner Temple, with Middling abilities."

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