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
Impeachment must be reserved for cases involving serious misconduct or corruption, not trotted out as a cudgel to threaten federal jurists for doing their jobs.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
At various points during his exchange with Kambli, Boasberg expressed surprise at the refusal to answer questions or disclose the information to a jurist.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Republicans not only control the White House and both congressional houses, conservative jurists dominate the Supreme Court — right-wing power that makes left-leaning Californians shudder.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Another chapter on the Claremont Institute, the right-wing California think tank, examines the influence of the political philosopher Leo Strauss and the Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
At various points during his exchange with Kambli, Boasberg expressed surprise at the refusal to answer questions or disclose the information to a jurist.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Republicans not only control the White House and both congressional houses, conservative jurists dominate the Supreme Court — right-wing power that makes left-leaning Californians shudder.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Another chapter on the Claremont Institute, the right-wing California think tank, examines the influence of the political philosopher Leo Strauss and the Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurist
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Last year, the High Court in London ruled that the decision was lawful and that decision was later upheld by three senior Court of Appeal judges.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The chefs also will share stories about competing for the panel of tough judges in the show’s famous kitchen, while offering cooking tips the audience can use at home.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Diddy turns down plea deal in court, judge rules on jury selection before trial: Live updatesNeed a break?—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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While the Supreme Court's ruling temporarily halts deportation flights, the case is still pending, with the possibility of further court decisions and appeals.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Jurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurist. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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