Queen's Counsel

Queen's Counsel

n. Abbr. QC

A barrister appointed as counsel to the British crown. Used when the sovereign is a woman.

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Queen's Counsel

Noun

1. (in Britain, Australia and New Zealand) a barrister or advocate appointed Counsel to the Crown

2. (in Canada and New Zealand) an honorary title bestowed on lawyers with long experience

Thesaurus

Noun

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Queen's Counsel - Counsel to the Crown when the British monarch is a queen Counsel to the Crown - a barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British ruler