barrister
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The chair is usually a judge, lawyer or barrister who is a KC or QC.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
During February's first trial, Rajiv Menon KC, the leading defence barrister in the case, clashed with the trial judge amid allegations that he misled the jury.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
When the DfI witness said experts had agreed that Noah got in through bars, the family barrister retorted: "We don't know how Noah got in".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The family barrister said nobody had told the residents about potential risks and the department had not advised the residents that there was no padlock on the culvert hatch.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
He’s sitting opposite, a newcomer, an interloper—a retired barrister with a square jaw, pitted nose, and great floppy ears.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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