Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the largest bird's nest; it was built by a pair of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), and possibly their successors, near St Petersburg, Florida, USA and measured 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) wide and 6 m (20 ft) deep.
barrister - a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution. law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order. Counsel to the Crown - a barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British ruler. attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice. sergeant-at-law, serjeant, serjeant-at-law, sergeant - an English barrister of the highest rank.
Barrister, one of the two types of practicing lawyers in England and Wales, the other being the solicitor. In general, barristers engage in advocacy (trial work) and solicitors in office work, but there is a considerable overlap in their functions. The solicitor, for example, may appear as an advocate in the lower courts, whereas barristers are often called upon to give opinions or to draft documents.