KING'S COUNSEL

By SovConn | June 3, 2013

King’s Counsel.In the United Kingdom, Canada, and territories that have retained the rank, an elite, senior-level barrister or advocate. • Originally, a King’s Counsel was appointed to serve as counsel to the reigning monarch. — Abbr. K.C. — Also termed senior counsel.Cf. QUEEN’S COUNSEL .

[Blacks Law 8th]

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