the right of a lawyer to appear and conduct proceedings in court on behalf of their client
In the UK, barristers have the right of audience in all courts whereas solicitors must obtain a certificate of advocacy to be able to work in the superiorcourts.
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous legal terms
abatable
accession
accrual
right of audience
noun singular legal
US /ˌraɪt əv ˈɔdiəns/
DEFINITIONS1
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the right of a lawyer to appear and conduct proceedings in court on behalf of their client
In the U.K., barristers have the right of audience in all courts whereas solicitors must obtain a certificate of advocacy to be able to work in the superiorcourts.