"my learned friend" meaning in English

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Pronoun

Head templates: {{head|en|pronoun|||||||||||||||||||head=}} my learned friend, {{en-pronoun}} my learned friend
  1. (law, Australia, Britain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada) A barrister on the opposing side of a dispute; a member of opposing counsel. Tags: Australia, Britain, Canada, Hong-Kong, New-Zealand Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: my friend
    Sense id: en-my_learned_friend-en-pron-vEOup1nQ Categories (other): Australian English, British English, Canadian English, English pronouns, Hong Kong English, New Zealand English Topics: law

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