barrister

noun
UK /ˈbær.ɪ.stər/
US /ˈber.ɪ.stɚ/

A lawyer who speaks for people in a court.

The barrister asked the witness a question.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A lawyer in some countries who is specially trained to argue cases in higher courts.

She became a barrister after years of study.

3. A person who gives legal advice and represents clients in court.

The barrister met his client before the hearing.

4. In England, a lawyer who can plead before all courts.

Only a barrister can present the case in that court.