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女王法律顾问:(在英国)最高级别的大律师,可以在法庭上为政府代言。当英国有女王时,会使用“女王律师”的标题。