jurisprudent

[ joor-is-prood-nt ]

adjective

1. versed in jurisprudence.

noun

1. a person versed in jurisprudence.

jurisprudent

/ ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənt /

adjective

1. skilled in jurisprudence or versed in the principles of law

noun

1. a jurisprudent person

Word History and Origins

Origin of jurisprudent¹

First recorded in 1620–30; jurisprud(ence) + -ent

Example Sentences

Ayatollah Khamenei has long been at odds with top religious authorities due to his lack of the formal qualifications previously considered necessary for holding the position of “Supreme Jurisprudent,” as stipulated under the political philosophy of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Khamenei’s predecessor, Ayatollah Khomeini.

From New York Times

"Our focal point is clear and that is the constitution, Islam, the principle of the office of the jurisprudent and supreme leadership," Rafsanjani told the powerful Assembly of Experts, which he heads.

From Reuters

And, of course, the help of the medical jurisprudent is a commonplace of criminal investigation.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: jurisprudence, nomology, nomography, nomocracy, antinomy, dysnomy, neonomian, code, codex, codify, codification, digest, forensic, legislate, legislation, legislative, enact, ordain, repeal, veto, jurat, juratory, juridic, juridical, jurist, juris consult, publicist, jurisprudent, juristic, pandect, moratory, judicial, causidical, nomothetic, nomistic. law-breaker, n. criminal, malefactor, culprit, felon, delinquent, offender, sinner. law-breaking, n. crime, misdemeanor, transgression, violation. lawful, a. legal, legitimate, licit, legalized.

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