Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Barrister'

English Word: barrister

Key Russian Translations:

• адвокат [ɐdˈvokət] - [Formal, General Use]
• юрист [ˈjurʲɪst] - [Formal, Broader Term for Legal Professional]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

адвокат: [ɐdˈvokət]

Note on адвокат: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'д' is pronounced softly before 'в'.

юрист: [ˈjurʲɪst]

Note on юрист: Stress on the first syllable. The 'р' is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A lawyer who represents clients in higher courts (specific to barrister role)

Translation(s) & Context:

• адвокат - Used specifically for a lawyer who pleads cases in court, closely mirroring the role of a barrister.

Usage Examples:

• Адвокат представил убедительные доводы в суде.

  The barrister presented convincing arguments in court.

• Она наняла адвоката для защиты в Верховном суде.

  She hired a barrister for defense in the Supreme Court.

• Адвокат специализируется на уголовных делах.

  The barrister specializes in criminal cases.

2. A general legal professional (broader context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• юрист - A broader term for a legal expert, not necessarily tied to courtroom advocacy like a barrister.

Usage Examples:

• Юрист проконсультировал нас по договору.

  The legal expert (barrister in a broader sense) advised us on the contract.

• Он работает юристом в крупной компании.

  He works as a legal professional (barrister-like role) in a large company.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

адвокат (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

юрист (Noun, Masculine, Animate): Follows similar declension patterns as адвокат. Refer to standard Russian grammar for full forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for адвокат:

• защитник (defender, often in court context)
• правозащитник (human rights lawyer, narrower context)

Synonyms for юрист:

• правовед (legal scholar, more academic)
• консультант (consultant, in legal advisory roles)

Antonyms: None directly applicable as the concept is profession-specific.

Related Phrases:

• нанять адвоката - to hire a barrister/lawyer
• адвокат по уголовным делам - criminal defense barrister
• юрист по корпоративному праву - corporate law specialist (barrister in broader sense)

Usage Notes:

• адвокат is the closest equivalent to "barrister" in the sense of a lawyer who represents clients in court, especially in higher courts. It implies active courtroom advocacy.
• юрист is a broader term for any legal professional and does not necessarily imply courtroom work. It may refer to solicitors, legal advisors, or scholars, so use it cautiously when specifically meaning "barrister."
• In Russian legal terminology, the distinction between barristers and solicitors (as in the UK system) is not as clear-cut. Context is key when choosing between these terms.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using юрист when specifically referring to courtroom representation.
  Incorrect: Юрист выступил в суде. (A legal advisor spoke in court - sounds odd if implying advocacy.)
  Correct: Адвокат выступил в суде. (The barrister spoke in court.)
  Explanation: Юрист is more general and less tied to courtroom roles, while адвокат clearly implies advocacy.
• Error: Misusing gender forms for адвокат when referring to a female barrister.
  Incorrect: Она хороший адвокатa. (Incorrect declension.)
  Correct: Она хороший адвокат. (Gender-neutral noun form.)
  Explanation: адвокат remains grammatically masculine even when referring to a female, though colloquially some might use feminine agreement.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, the legal profession does not have the same barrister-solicitor distinction as in the UK. The term адвокат generally covers lawyers who are licensed to represent clients in court, while юрист can refer to anyone with legal training. Understanding the context of legal proceedings in Russia is important when translating or using these terms.

Related Concepts:

• суд (court)
• закон (law)
• дело (case)
• защита (defense)