barrister Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

WordNet

Bar"ris*ter noun
Etymology
From Bar, n.
Definitions
  1. Counselor at law; a counsel admitted to plead at the bar, and undertake the public trial of causes, as distinguished from an attorney or solicitor. See Attorney. Eng.

Webster 1913