call to the bar

1.
United KingdomCommonwealth countriesformal
- The ceremonial or formal act by which an individual is admitted and qualified to practise as a barrister or advocate before the courts.
- The status or qualification of having been admitted to practise law as a barrister or advocate.
2.
United StatesUnited KingdomGlobalneutralinformal
- A telephone call to a public house, drinking establishment, or to a bar association; used to refer to contacting such an organization or venue by phone.
- A request or summons made to a bar association, often by telephone, seeking assistance, information, or disciplinary action.

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