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barrister

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈbæɹ.ɪst.ə(ɹ)

Definitions

A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.

Australia, Ireland, New-Zealand, UK

Equivalents

21 more languages

Examples

“Postmen, binmen, dock workers, even barristers are now on strike⟳. Where will all this end⟳?”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

barrister's bands barrister's block barristering Barristers barristership barristor

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