King's Counsel

Etymology
king's + counsel

Noun

 * 1)  An honorific status officially conferred on senior or meritorious barristers (and occasionally other kinds of lawyer) during the reign of a king.
 * 2)  A barrister or advocate appointed by the Crown during the reign of a king.
 * 1)  A barrister or advocate appointed by the Crown during the reign of a king.
 * 1)  A barrister or advocate appointed by the Crown during the reign of a king.

Usage notes

 * During the reign of a queen, the position is styled (QC).

Related terms

 * Senior Counsel
 * take silk

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 御用大律師
 * German: Kronanwalt, Kronanwältin
 * Volapük: kronalavogan,  kronahilavogan,  kronajilavogan


 * French: