call to the bar
The term "call to the bar" originates from historical courtrooms where a wooden barrier separated the public from the legal practitioners. It signifies the formal admission of an individual to practice law.
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Definition
C1Legal Profession
(formal, common law)The official process of certifying a person to practice law as a barrister after meeting all academic and professional requirements.
Example
- After years of study and training, she was finally called to the bar and began her career as a barrister.
C1Legal Profession
(formal, common law)The ceremony where an individual is admitted to the bar association and granted the right to practice law.
Example
- The call to the bar was a momentous occasion, marking the start of his legal career.
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