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The defense counsel

🇬🇧 UK //ðə dɪˈfɛns ˈkaʊnsəl// 🇺🇸 US //ðə dɪˈfɛns ˈkaʊnsl//

Meaning of The defense counsel

The lawyer or lawyers who represent a defendant in court.

In simple words: The lawyer who defends someone in court.

The defense counsel in a sentence

• The defense counsel presented compelling evidence that could change the trial's outcome.
• During the trial, the defense counsel argued vigorously on behalf of the accused.
• The judge instructed the defense counsel to submit their closing arguments by Friday.

How to use The defense counsel

Used primarily in legal contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversation; consider 'lawyer' instead for general use.

Grammar pattern

defense counsel + object

Memory hint

Think of a team defending a castle — they are the 'defense counsel'.

Related words

Collocations with The defense counsel

• hire a defense counsel
• the defense counsel's argument
• meet with defense counsel

Synonyms for The defense counsel

• defense attorney
• defense lawyer
• legal representative
• advocate

Opposites of The defense counsel

• prosecution
• accuser

Common mistakes with The defense counsel

• Confused with 'prosecution counsel' which represents the opposing side.
• Using singular when referring to a team of lawyers, e.g., 'the defense counsels'.

Frequently asked questions about The defense counsel

What does The defense counsel mean?

The lawyer who defends someone in court.

What is the definition of The defense counsel?

The lawyer or lawyers who represent a defendant in court.

How do you use The defense counsel in a sentence?

The defense counsel presented compelling evidence that could change the trial's outcome.

Can you give another example of The defense counsel?

During the trial, the defense counsel argued vigorously on behalf of the accused.

What are synonyms for The defense counsel?

Common alternatives include defense attorney, defense lawyer, legal representative, advocate.

What is the opposite of The defense counsel?

Opposite meanings include prosecution, accuser.

What words go with The defense counsel?

It commonly pairs with hire a defense counsel, the defense counsel's argument, meet with defense counsel.

What are common mistakes when using The defense counsel?

Confused with 'prosecution counsel' which represents the opposing side. Using singular when referring to a team of lawyers, e.g., 'the defense counsels'.

How do you pronounce The defense counsel?

US: //ðə dɪˈfɛns ˈkaʊnsl//, UK: //ðə dɪˈfɛns ˈkaʊnsəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The defense counsel formal or informal?

"The defense counsel" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use The defense counsel?

Used primarily in legal contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversation; consider 'lawyer' instead for general use.