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barrister

[bar-uh-ster] / ˈbær ə stər /


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Patterson's barrister Richard Edney said this "catastrophic" situation had "undermined the integrity of the verdicts and requires the quashing of the convictions".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Travelodge said it had commissioned an independent review led by a barrister "to examine our room access security policies and escalation procedures".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

As his barrister spoke about why there should be a reduced sentence, Bear appeared to briefly cry.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The barrister did not state that they were of animal origin.

From BBC Jul. 28, 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

On Wednesday, barristers described how damp and mould had spread to coffins, and that faeces and dried bodily fluids were seen on the floor.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

But EA barristers said it had a general power to bring private prosecutions, and alternatively that allegations of conspiracy to defraud were connected to its functions.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Hair strand tests can play a central part in Family Court hearings to decide whether children should go into care, but some barristers have raised concerns over how the tests are presented and interpreted.

From BBC May 26, 2026

Those rulings included an order that none of the barristers could refer in their speeches to "jury equity".

From BBC May 12, 2026

“One of those white wigs that British barristers plop on top of their heads when they are trying a case.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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