King's Counsel

noun

, British Law.

1. a body of barristers of a higher status who are specially appointed to be the crown's counsel, and who are permitted to plead inside the bar in the court.
2. a member of this body of barristers.
3. an honorary title conferred on a successful barrister when the sovereign is a king, originally for services in representing the crown but now as a mark of professional distinction.

King's Counsel

noun

1. (when the sovereign is male) another name for Queen's Counsel

Example Sentences

Lord Falconer, a King's Counsel who has sponsored four bills that would allow people with less than six months to live to have medical assistance to die, says assisted dying should only be for those with a terminal illness - and that there would need to be legal safeguards to protect vulnerable people.

From BBC

Red Bull Racing brought in independent investigator King’s Counsel, which found no wrongdoing by Horner.

From Los Angeles Times

He is a leading barrister and King's Counsel and has been described by the Court of Appeal as an advocate of "great eloquence".

From BBC

On Wednesday, the Hong Kong government passed laws preventing foreign lawyers from defending clients in national security cases, after Jimmy Lai had hired prominent King's Counsel Tim Owen.

From BBC

Six lawyers, including two elite UK King's Counsel lawyers alongside the original team, have prepared the case.

From Reuters