Why are British lawyers called barristers?
Why are British lawyers called barristers? In medieval England, lawyers were called “barristers” because they were required to stand behind a physical bar in the courtroom when addressing the judge — the origin of the term “the bar” we still use today. People also use these terms in place of lawyer: attorney, barrister, counsel, counsellor, […]
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