English Explanatory Dictionary

King's Counsel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An honorific status officially conferred on senior or meritorious barristers (and occasionally other kinds of lawyer) during the reign of a king.
A barrister or advocate appointed by the Crown during the reign of a king.

Word forms

King's Counsel King's Counsels KC

Etymology

king's + counsel

Related words

Senior Counsel take silk

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