chamber practice

noun

: the part of the practice of lawyers that is conducted in their offices as distinguished from that involved in appearing in court

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chamber practice was in 1709

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“Chamber practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20practice. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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