barrister
nounUK /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.