[blindlaw] dumb question

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esquire: In English law, a title of dignity next above gentleman, and below 
knight.  Also, a title of office given to sheriffs, sergeants and barristers 
at law, justices of the peace, and others.  Black's Law Dictionary, 4th 
Edition

As defined above, "esquire" is a title of dignity sometimes used by 
attorneys as if bestowed by the English throne.  In fact, there is a myth 
that runs in the so-called "patriot" circles that the word "bar", as in 
American Bar or State Bar, is an acronym meaning British Accreditation 
Registry.  Further, the myth claims that all lawyers are subjects of the 
English throne by reason of being admitted to the bar.  This, however, is 
total mythology.

Truth is that esquire is a mere vestige of days past; a fancy sounding 
designation to make an attorney feel more important than he/she really is.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Athey" <badboyblind at gmail.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:51 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question


> Pleasde clarify something for me.   What does the title Esquire mean?
> Thanks,
> Kevin Athey
>
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