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