Barrister vs. Lawyer

Barristernoun

A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.

Lawyernoun

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree and/or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. conduct lawsuits and/or give legal advice.

Barristernoun

Counselor at law; a counsel admitted to plead at the bar, and undertake the public trial of causes, as distinguished from an attorney or solicitor. See Attorney.

Lawyernoun

By extension, a legal layman who argues points of law.

Barristernoun

a British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law

Lawyernoun

The burbot

Barristernoun

a person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.

Lawyerverb

To practice law.

Barrister

A barrister is a type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions. Barristers mostly specialise in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Lawyerverb

(intransitive) To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.

Lawyerverb

(intransitive) To make legalistic arguments.

Lawyerverb

To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.

‘You've been lawyered!’;

Lawyernoun

One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.

Lawyernoun

The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.

Lawyernoun

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

Lawyer

A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, canonist, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying the law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services.