jurist

ju·rist

 (jo͝or′ĭst)

n.

One who has thorough knowledge and experience of law, especially an eminent judge, lawyer, or legal scholar.

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[Middle English, from Old French juriste, from Medieval Latin iūrista, from Latin iūs, iūr-, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots.]

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jurist

(ˈdʒʊərɪst)

n

1. (Professions) a person versed in the science of law, esp Roman or civil law

2. (Professions) a writer on legal subjects

3. (Education) a student or graduate of law

4. (Professions) (in the US) a lawyer

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

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ju•rist

(ˈdʒʊər ɪst)

n.

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

[1475–85; (< Middle French juriste) < Medieval Latin jūrista. See jus, -ist]

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jurist

A person with extensive knowledge or experience of law, such as a judge, a distinguished law professor, or lawyer.

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	jurist - a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations legal expert law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully mufti - a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
	2.	jurist - a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice judge, justice adjudicator - a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes alcalde - a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town chief justice - the judge who presides over a supreme court Daniel - a wise and upright judge; "a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare doge - formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa justiciar, justiciary - formerly a high judicial officer magistrate - a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) functionary, official - a worker who holds or is invested with an office ordinary - a judge of a probate court praetor, pretor - an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic qadi - an Islamic judge recorder - a barrister or solicitor who serves as part-time judge in towns or boroughs trial judge - a judge in a trial court trier - one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case

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jurist

noun

A public official who decides cases brought before a court of law in order to administer justice:

judge, jurisprudent, justice, justice of the peace, magistrate.

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Translations

Jurist

νομικός

giurista

jurist

[ˈdʒʊərɪst] N → jurista mf

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jurist

[ˈdʒʊərɪst] n (= expert on law) → juriste mf

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jurist

n → Jurist(in) m(f), → Rechtswissenschaftler(in) m(f)

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