dock brief — a barrister who, prior to the introduction of legal aid, was instructed by an accused person directly, without a solicitor, if the barrister were sitting available for selection and fully gowned. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 … Law dictionary
dock brief — noun Etymology: dock (VI) English law : a brief from a prisoner in the dock who is unable to provide counsel for himself; also : the privilege granted such a prisoner at the discretion of the trial judge of selecting a barrister from among those… … Useful english dictionary
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dock — 1. n. & v. n. 1 an artificially enclosed body of water for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships. 2 (in pl.) a range of docks with wharves and offices; a dockyard. 3 US a ship s berth, a wharf. 4 = dry dock. 5 Theatr. = scene dock. v. 1 tr … Useful english dictionary
dock — dock1 /dok/, n. 1. a landing pier. 2. the space or waterway between two piers or wharves, as for receiving a ship while in port. 3. such a waterway, enclosed or open, together with the surrounding piers, wharves, etc. 4. See dry dock. 5. a… … Universalium
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The Red Green Show — From left to right, Harold (Patrick McKenna), Red (Steve Smith) and Bill (Rick Green). Format Sitcom Sketch comedy … Wikipedia