HyperDic: counsel_to_the_crown

English > 1 sense of the expression Counsel to the Crown:
NOUNperson Counsel to the Crowna barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British ruler
English > Counsel to the Crown: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British ruler.
NarrowerKing's CounselCounsel to the Crown when the British monarch is a king
Queen's CounselCounsel to the Crown when the British monarch is a queen
BroaderbarristerA British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

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