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barrister

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbærɪstɚ/ · UK /ˈbærɪstə/

barrister means: A lawyer in some countries who mainly presents and argues cases in court.

noun

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A lawyer in some countries who mainly presents and argues cases in court.

  • The barrister spoke to the judge.
  • She hired a barrister to defend her in court.
  • Two barristers argued the case before the appeal judges.

How to use it: barrister for someone (The barrister for the defendant questioned the witness.)

Similar words: advocate

Common phrases: defense barrister, experienced barrister, barrister for someone

Questions about barrister

What does barrister mean?

A lawyer in some countries who mainly presents and argues cases in court.

What is barrister in other languages?

Türkçe: avukat · Español: abogado · Français: avocat · Deutsch: Rechtsanwalt · Italiano: avvocato · 日本語: 法廷弁護士

How do you pronounce barrister?

In American English /ˈbærɪstɚ/; in British English /ˈbærɪstə/.

How do you use barrister in a sentence?

The barrister spoke to the judge. She hired a barrister to defend her in court.

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