Queen's Counsel

Definition

An honorific status officially conferred on senior or meritorious barristers (and occasionally other kinds of lawyer) during the reign of a queen.

Etymology

queen's + counsel

Example Sentences

• "Archibald was one of two Queen’s Counsels on Tortola, a distinguished title that permitted attorneys to be seated at the lead defense table when arguing a case before the court."
• "Barr’s three Queen’s Counsel absorbed Kawashima as they pored over reports from both sides."