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King's Counsel

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re those barristers in England and Ireland who, having been successful in their profession have received the letters-patent conferring that title and right of precedence in all courts; the appointment is honorary and for life, but in acting against the Crown a Q.C. must obtain leave by special license, which is always granted.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'King's Counsel'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​k/kings-counsel.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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