PoliticsAugust 18, 2026

robe

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Definition

A long, loose garment, specifically referring in this context to the formal attire worn by lawyers as part of their official courtroom or professional dress.

Etymology

Originating from the Old French 'robe' (meaning garment or booty), the word entered Middle English via the Germanic tradition of capturing garments as plunder in war.

In the news

The word appears in a headline describing an increase in the 'robe allowance' for Ministry of Justice lawyers, highlighting changes in their professional compensation.

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