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mudbug47 | 16:34 Wed 03rd Oct 2007 | Phrases & Sayings
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what does this mean
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A person who, although unqualified, insists on giving advice.

It comes from 1940s: originally, any argumentative soldier who queried military procedure.
16:35 Wed 03rd Oct 2007
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According to Red Herrings and White Elephants, "a Barrack Room Lawyer is a derogatory term meaning they are unqualified or inexperienced at what they are attempting to achieve (usually in professional circles). Since the 19th century the Queen's (or King's) Regulations have enabled soldiers without any formal legal training to conduct their own defence, make a formal complaint to superiors or promote their own interests. But those who did so were held in contempt by their commanding officers, who bestowed the uncomplimentary tag upon them. The phrase had passed into common usage by the beginning of the 20th century."
16:43 Wed 03rd Oct 2007
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this mean "unqualified lawyer". you better read about good lawyers http://debtlawyers.blogspot.com
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