jurist

ju·rist

noun \ˈju̇r-ist\

Definition of JURIST

: one having a thorough knowledge of law; especially : judge

Examples of JURIST

1. <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

Related to JURIST

Synonyms: adjudicator, beak [chiefly British], bench, court, judge, justice, magistrate

Related Words: chief justice, circuit judge, justice of the peace, squire; auditor, master; jurisconsult, jurisprudent

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Rhymes with JURIST

tourist