as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
earned a reputation as one of the most learned jurists in the federal courts
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Recent Examples of jurist
Former federal judges Jeremy Fogel and Liam O’Grady said jurists are losing trust in the integrity of the Department of Justice.
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Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Justice Adam Tanenbaum, the court’s newest jurist who was appointed by DeSantis in January, wrote a dissent.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
As Giardino discussed that plea with Omondi, the defendant addressed the jurist as a member of royalty.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, a colorful and controversial jurist who faced criminal charges for having an attorney handcuffed in her courtroom, has agreed to a lifetime ban on serving as a judge in the state of Texas.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Justice Adam Tanenbaum, the court’s newest jurist who was appointed by DeSantis in January, wrote a dissent.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
As Giardino discussed that plea with Omondi, the defendant addressed the jurist as a member of royalty.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, a colorful and controversial jurist who faced criminal charges for having an attorney handcuffed in her courtroom, has agreed to a lifetime ban on serving as a judge in the state of Texas.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurist
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The filing, submitted in the San Diego County Superior Court, seeks a judge’s order to condemn and destroy the embargoed kratom products, halt ongoing unlawful manufacturing and impose civil penalties.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The appeals court judge cited various cases where the 9th Circuit sided against religious institutions on being allowed to only hire like-minded employees, a coach praying after football games, and a fireman who was allegedly fired over his religious beliefs, among other cases.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Federal authorities arrested multiple people in connection with an alleged plot to target the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House, thwarting an attack that court documents say would have involved drones, explosive devices and multiple gunmen.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Jurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurist. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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