noun
jurist
JOOR-ist/ˈdʒʊrɪst/
A person professionally expert in the law.
The jurist studies law books in her chambers.
Etymology
The pieces identify someone whose field is law. The word first described a legal practitioner, then also a legal writer or scholar professing the science of law.
In context
I'm a distinguished jurist and I always render my decisions accordingly
More examples
- Several jurists disagree about how to interpret the Constitution.
- As a respected jurist, she writes clear, carefully reasoned court opinions.
- The committee consults a jurist before proposing changes to the law.
Forms
jurist · jurists