Bahasa Melayu

silk

Bahasa Melayu

English

become King's Counsel, take silk

Used for a lawyer who is appointed as King's Counsel or Queen's Counsel.

Examples

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  1. Selepas bertahun-tahun berkhidmat, dia dipilih untuk menjadi peguam diraja.

    After years of service, he was chosen to become a King's Counsel.

  2. Ramai orang melihat pelantikan itu sebagai satu penghormatan besar.

    Many people saw the appointment as a great honour.

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menjadi peguam diraja

Used for a senior lawyer receiving the title of King's Counsel or Queen's Counsel.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.