independent counsel

collocation in English

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independent
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/us
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, ...
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counsel
noun
uk
/ˈkaʊn.səl/us
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
formal
advice:
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(Definition ofindependentandcounselfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofindependent counsel

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The terms of the advice in any particular case will reflect the professional judgment ofindependentcounsel.
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This method was in accordance with legal advice, including the advice ofindependentcounsel.
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It really is only one short step to the removal of the principle that a defendant is entitled toindependentcounselof his own choosing.
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He is alone, and seeks impartial andindependentcounsel, advice and protection.
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I shall read the conclusion that thisindependentcounselgave.
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These are the indignities thatindependentcounselare prepared to go through, and to spend the time.
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That occurred on the advice ofindependentcounseland was an intellectual property case.
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Of course there will be occasions when because of the complexity or delicacy of a caseindependentcounselshould be instructed.
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It was agreed that the privilege that was claimed about the documents would be assessed byindependentcounsel.
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However, the report was referred toindependentcounselwho also advised against prosecution.
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The opinion of anindependentcounselhas been obtained on certain aspects of the subject; but the amount of his fee has not yet been fixed.
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Requiring the presence ofindependentcounselon every occasion—rather than using best endeavours, or requiring counsel where the finding of such material had not been anticipated—would be excessive.
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In addition,independentcounselwill be able to assist the relevant authorities in justifying whether it was reasonably practicable to undertake the sifting exercise on site.
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When appointed/hired particularly by a governmental branch or agency to investigate alleged misconduct within that branch or agency, the attorney is calledindependentcounsel.
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Based on the investigation, she judged that appointment of anindependentcounselwas unwarranted.
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She was the 5th cabinet officer be investigated byindependentcounsel.
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Barrett's investigation was far and away the longestindependentcounselinvestigation in history.
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In contrast, becauseindependentcounselis separate from the insurer, their billing rates will be somewhat higher since they merely must bill the reasonable rate for their defense services.
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