1. The elected head or president of a bar association, especially in France and other French-speaking countries.
Usage: French legal system; formal title

Examples

• The batonnier of the Paris Bar Association addressed the assembled lawyers.
• She was elected batonnier after twenty years of distinguished legal practice.
• The batonnier represents the interests of all members of the bar.
• Each year, a new batonnier is chosen to lead the professional organization.
• The batonnier's office handles disciplinary matters and professional standards.