"revising barrister" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: revising barristers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} revising barrister (plural revising barristers)
  1. (UK, historical) A barrister appointed annually by judges to revise the list of voters for Members of Parliament. Tags: UK, historical
    Sense id: en-revising_barrister-en-noun-XUy0HdHq Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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