(US) A commissioned officer acting as a lawyer to advise a court martial on points of law or to act as prosecutor.
(US) A commissioned officer acting as a lawyer to advise a court martial on points of law or to act as prosecutor.
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(US) A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.
(US, Canada, law) A judge.
A lawyer who represents defendants in legal proceedings.
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
(law) A specialist who assists the court in determining a matter.