All 3 Uses of
barrister
in
The Idiot
- Now, in my opinion, the barrister who put forward this extraordinary plea was probably absolutely convinced that he was stating the most liberal, the most humane, the most enlightened view of the case that could possibly be brought forward in these days.†
Chpt 3.1
- We spoke of the fact that in our newly opened Law Courts one could already lay one's finger upon so many talented and remarkable young barristers.†
Chpt 3.1 *
- "That's how a clever barrister makes a good point!" said he, when speaking of his peroration later on.†
Chpt 3.4
Definition:
a lawyer who can speak in the higher courts of law in Britain, Australia, Canada and some other countries