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right of counsel

right of counsel noun: the right of a person accused of a crime to consult with an attorney before speaking with police.

Noun

right of counsel (uncountable)

  1. (US) The right of a person accused of a crime to consult with an attorney before speaking with police.

Questions about right of counsel

What does right of counsel mean?
Right of counsel means the right of a person accused of a crime to consult with an attorney before speaking with police.
What part of speech is right of counsel?
Right of counsel is a noun.

Words near right of counsel in the dictionary

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