Bencher in United Kingdom

Meaning of Bencher

The following is an old definition of Bencher [1]: In England, a dignitary of the inns of court. Each inn is presided over by a certain number of benchers who exercise the right of admitting candidates as members of their society and of ultimately calling them to the bar. They are selected from members who have distinguished themselves in their profession. They also exercise general supervision over the professional conduct of counselors who are members of the inn.

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1. Concept of Bencher provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence; William C. Anderson; T. H. Flood and Company, Law Publishers, Chicago, United States)

English Law: Bencher in the Past

A bencher is a senior in the inns of court, entrusted with their government (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.K. encyclopedia) and direction. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about bencher is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including bencher.

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