Esquire in United Kingdom

Concept of Esquire

The following is an old definition of Esquire [1], a term which has several meanings:1. A title of dignity next below knight, and above gentleman

Alternative Meaning

A title acquired by virtue of office; as, justices of the peace, the higher officers of the courts, and others who bear any office of trust under the crown. 3. A title given to a member of the legal profession, by virtue of length of enjoymen. 4. In the United States, a title of courtesy. Abbreviated Esq., ‘Squire or Squire.

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Notes and References

1. Meaning of Esquire 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)