King's Counsel
English
Etymology
king's + counsel
Noun
King's Counsel (plural King's Counsels)
- (Britain) A barrister selected to serve as counsel for the British Crown. First used in 1689.
- (Canada) An honorific status conferred by the federal or provincial governments upon senior or meritorious lawyers.
Usage notes
- Often abbreviated to KC.
- When the British monarch is female, this becomes Queen's Counsel (QC).
Translations
a barrister (UK)
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an honorific status (Canada)
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