"right of counsel" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} right of counsel (uncountable)
  1. (US, law) The right of a person accused of a crime to consult with an attorney before speaking with police. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-right_of_counsel-en-noun-mmCm~aiz Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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