King's Counsel

noun

: a barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British crown

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of King's Counsel was in 1678

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“King's Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/King%27s%20Counsel. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.

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