king’s counsel

King’s Counsel. In the United Kingdom, Canada, and territories that have retained the rank, an elite, senior-level barrister or advocate. • Originally, a King’s Counsel was appointed to serve as counsel to the reigning monarch. — Abbr. K.C. — Also termed senior counsel. Cf. QUEEN’S COUNSEL.

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译员黎川，在一家顶尖澳洲律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译，专注翻译各种与澳大利亚业务有关的法律文件。