Any of various organizations drawing membership from the bar and representing the interests of the legal profession, especially in a specified region; frequently (with capital initials) in the names of such organizations.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Mississippi State Gazette.
Definition of bar association in US English:
bar association
noun
US
Any of various organizations drawing membership from the bar and representing the interests of the legal profession, especially in a specified region; frequently (with capital initials) in the names of such organizations.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Mississippi State Gazette.