2. (Law) An extra fee paid to counsel in a case that has been
adjourned from one term to another, or that is unusually
protracted.
[1913 Webster]
Ten guineas a day is the highest refresher which a counsel can charge. --London Truth. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Refresher — Refresher, in English legal phraseology, a further or additional fee paid to counsel where a case is adjourned from one term or sittings to another, or where it extends over more than one day and occupies, either on the first day or partly on the … Wikipedia
refresher — noun a) Something that refreshes. The nap was a welcome refresher. b) A review to refresh or renew knowledge. They recommend a refresher class every few years … Wiktionary
refresher — noun Date: 15th century 1. something (as a drink) that refreshes 2. reminder 3. review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments < refresher course > … New Collegiate Dictionary
refresher — /ri fresh euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that refreshes. 2. Brit. a partial or interim fee paid to a lawyer during a prolonged case. 3. See refresher course. [1375 1425; late ME refressher. See REFRESH, ER1] * * * … Universalium
refresher — noun Refresher is used before these nouns: ↑course … Collocations dictionary
refresher — 1. a drink of an intoxicant Referring to the supposed bracing effect: He marches out, with his hat on one side of his head, to take another refresher . (Jefferies, 1880) 2. British a fee paid to a British lawyer for days in court… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
refresher — /rəˈfrɛʃə/ (say ruh freshuh) adjective 1. serving as a review of material previously studied: a refresher course. –noun 2. someone or something that refreshes. 3. Law a fee paid to a counsel in addition to that marked on his or her brief …
refresher — n. 1 something that refreshes, esp. a drink. 2 Law an extra fee payable to counsel in a prolonged case. Phrases and idioms: refresher course a course reviewing or updating previous studies … Useful english dictionary
Refresher training — is a form of updating military knowledge of the reservist troops. After one has completed the conscription service, he or she can be called for refresher training for some amount of days.Refresher training in the Finnish Defence ForcesIn the… … Wikipedia
Refresher training (military) — Refresher training is a form of updating military knowledge of the reservist troops. After one has completed the conscription service, he or she can be called for refresher training for some amount of days. Refresher training in the Finnish… … Wikipedia
