ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Jurist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Jurist is a noun meaning (law) An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

Meaning

(law) An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

More Meanings

  1. (US, Canada, law) A judge.

Example Sentences

eminent jurist
distinguished jurist
constitutional jurist
comparative-law jurist

Word Forms

Synonyms for jurist

Depending on context, synonyms include magistrate, judge, justice.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include judge, magistrate, justice, lawyer, attorney, legal.

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