Serjeant-at-law
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serjeant-at-law is a noun meaning (historical) A member of an order of barristers at the English and Irish Bar, who for many centuries had exclusive jurisdiction over the Court of Common Pleas.
Meaning
(historical) A member of an order of barristers at the English and Irish Bar, who for many centuries had exclusive jurisdiction over the Court of Common Pleas.
Synonyms for serjeant-at-law
Depending on context, synonyms include serjeant, sergeant, sergeant-at-law.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sergeant, sergeant-at-law, serjeant, serjeanty, attorney-at-law, sergeantry.
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