WorldAugust 11, 2026

barrister

BAIR-iss-ter

Definition

A lawyer who specializes in representing clients in court and presenting arguments before a judge or jury.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'barre,' referring to the physical bar in a courtroom that separates the public from the court officials, combined with the suffix '-ster' indicating an agent.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify Gabrielle Bashir, the legal professional representing Alan Jones during his trial and cross-examining witnesses.

Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears

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The Guardian

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