jurist
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noun \ˈju̇r-ist\Definition of JURIST
: one having a thorough knowledge of law; especially : judge
See Examples of JURIST
- <earned a reputation as one of the most learned jurists in the federal courts>
Origin of JURIST
Middle French juriste, from Medieval Latin jurista, from Latin jur-, jus
First Known Use: 15th century
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- Synonyms
- adjudicator, beak [chiefly British], bench, court, judge, justice, magistrate
Rhymes with JURIST
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