Meaning of Queen's Counsel | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An honorific status officially conferred on senior or meritorious barristers (and occasionally other kinds of lawyer) during the reign of a queen.
   Canada, New-Zealand, UK
2. A barrister or advocate appointed by the Crown during the reign of a queen.
   UK, historical

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Examples

“Archibald was one of two Queen’s Counsels on Tortola, a distinguished title that permitted attorneys to be seated at the lead⟳ defense table when arguing a case before the court.”

“Barr’s three Queen’s Counsel absorbed Kawashima as they pored over reports from both sides.”

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