Definition of King's Counsel
: a barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British crown
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“King's Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/King%27s%20Counsel. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of King's Counsel was in 1678
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