independent counsel

An attorney hired to provide an unbiased opinion about a case or to conduct an impartial investigation; esp., an attorney appointed by a governmental branch or agency to investigate alleged misconduct within that branch or agency. See special prosecutor under PROSECUTOR. Cf. special counsel. [Cases: United States 40. C.J.S. United States §§ 58–60.]

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法律翻译Julie，毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院，专注翻译各类与欧洲通信法规有关的法律文件。