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BENEFIT OF COUNSEL

\bˈɛnɪfˌɪt ɒv kˈa͡ʊnsə͡l], \bˈɛnɪfˌɪt ɒv kˈa‍ʊnsə‍l], \b_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_f_ˌɪ_t ɒ_v k_ˈaʊ_n_s_əl]\

Definitions of BENEFIT OF COUNSEL

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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This the right that the accused has to be represented by an attorney who will be given ample time to study and to prepare the defence for his client.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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