jurist

[ joor-ist ]

noun

1. a person versed in the law, as a judge, lawyer, or scholar.

jurist

/ ˈdʒʊərɪst /

noun

1. a person versed in the science of law, esp Roman or civil law
2. a writer on legal subjects
3. a student or graduate of law
4. (in the US) a lawyer

Word History and Origins

Origin of jurist¹

1475–85; < French juriste < Medieval Latin jūrist ( a ). See jus, -ist

Word History and Origins

Origin of jurist¹

C15: from French juriste, from Medieval Latin jūrista; see jus

Example Sentences

According to Arghya Sengupta of the Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy, the jurist was India's most prolific chief justice who wrote 93 judgements - more than his last four predecessors put together – including some on matters of seminal importance.

From BBC

But that ad came directly from the Independent Women’s network, not a PAC named for a feminist-icon jurist.

From Slate

Conversely, if Kamala Harris wins, and there is a Democratic majority in the Senate, Justice Sonia Sotomayor might step down to allow a younger liberal-leaning jurist to take her place.

From Los Angeles Times

Smartmatic’s suit will be tried before Judge Eric M. Davis, the same jurist who heard Dominion’s case against Fox News.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal Judge Aileen M. Cannon, the controversial jurist who tossed out the classified documents criminal case against Donald Trump in July, failed to disclose her attendance at a May 2023 banquet funded by a conservative law school.

From Salon

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