Queen’s Counsel
noun/ˌkwiːnz ˈkaʊnsl/
/ˌkwiːnz ˈkaʊnsl/
(abbreviation QC)
- (in the UK) the highest level of barrister, who can speak for the government in court. The title Queen's Counsel is used when there is a queen in the UK. compare King’s Counsel
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