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.
Lawyer is a general term describing all of them. Solicitors do most of the office work, draft documents, talk to clients, etc., and may only appear as advocates in the lower courts. Barristers do most of the trial work, especially in the higher courts, where they are the only ones who may act as advocates.