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barrister

In the UK, a lawyer qualified by study at the Inns of Court to plead for a client in court. In Scotland such lawyers are called advocates. Barristers also undertake the writing of opinions on the prospects of a case before trial. They act for clients through the intermediary of solicitors. In the USA an attorney may serve the functions of barrister and solicitor.



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The crew was complete: it included a Boots-- A maker of Bonnets and Hoods-- A Barrister, brought to arrange their disputes-- And a Broker, to value their goods.
The Hunting of the Snark by Carroll, Lewis View in context
The unfortunate Mill, who was tried after me, with a mere dry-eyed barrister to defend him, was hanged.
A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Although an infant barrister, he was a full-grown man.
The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club by Dickens, Charles View in context
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