barrister

Everyday

1. (law, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) A lawyer who speaks for people in the higher courts and argues their case in front of a judge. tree →
2. In some countries, the word for lawyer is attorney or counsel. tree →

In the lessons

Met in adult life and stories about courts. In the UK and Ireland, a solicitor does most legal paperwork, and a barrister argues in court, often wearing a wig and gown. Phrases: defence barrister, barrister-at-law, called to the bar.

Examples

• The barrister stood up and spoke to the jury. tree →
• My cousin is training to be a barrister. tree →
• The barrister wore a white wig and a black gown. tree →
• In court, the barrister asked the witness questions. tree →
• Her barrister said she was innocent. tree →
• Barristers must study the law for many years. tree →
• The barrister won the case for the family. tree →

Note

Countable: barristers. In the USA and Canada people usually say lawyer or attorney. Do not confuse with "barista" (a person who makes coffee). Spelled with double r and one s.