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jurist

noun

ˈju̇r-ist

Definition of jurist

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 Her independence, expertise and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Some jurists believe that shying away from new rules is appropriate. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Although Louisiana’s top jurist tore apart the state’s case against Duncan, the 57-year-old West Monroe native still isn’t truly free. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026 Alongside Gyllenhaal and Ben Hania, the jurists include English composer Daniel Blumberg, Italian professor Francesco Casetti, French writer-director Xavier Giannoli, Afghan writer-director Shahrbanoo Sadat, and Hong Kong director Johnnie To. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jurist

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On Monday, as Palacios wrapped up his second-day of testimony under cross-examination by Sanon’s defense lawyer Humberto Dominguez, Désir made his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Miami across the street.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
That same day, another federal district judge in a separate case in California barred DOJ from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for refusing to stop processing ballots or resisting other demands.

— Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

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