British lawyers who specialize in arguing cases in court and giving legal advice, traditionally with higher status than solicitors.
From 'barrister' (one who practices at the bar), with 'bar' meaning the legal profession or the threshold of the courtroom where lawyers stand. Emerged in 14th-century England.
The British split lawyers into barristers and solicitors in a system almost unique to Commonwealth countries—American lawyers thought this was silly and merged the roles, creating the unified 'attorney' instead.
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