a barrister appointed to be
counsel of the British
Crown under the
reign of a queen (called the
King's
Counsel under the
reign of a
king). A barrister is nominated by the head of the British judiciary system and appointed by the
crown. Barristers are the only ones who have the
power to plea at the
bar and engage in conducting the trial or argument of causes. -
SHSBC Binder 33 Approved Glossary