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
The jurists would need to choose a successor who meets the qualifications stipulated in the constitution.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Until the assembly speaks, a three-member council of the president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist of the Guardian Council chosen by the country’s Expediency Discernment Council takes over the supreme leader’s duties.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Many Iranians want either major political reform or an end to the Velayat-e Faqih—the rule of the Islamic jurist—altogether.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
There is a transitional council of the president, the head of judiciary and one jurist of the Guardian Council.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Until the assembly speaks, a three-member council of the president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist of the Guardian Council chosen by the country’s Expediency Discernment Council takes over the supreme leader’s duties.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Many Iranians want either major political reform or an end to the Velayat-e Faqih—the rule of the Islamic jurist—altogether.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
There is a transitional council of the president, the head of judiciary and one jurist of the Guardian Council.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurist
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Lesli Boese told the judge Thursday that Casap was too dangerous to ever be released from prison.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.—
Mark Berman,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Needing to go the length of the court, Palisades inbounded the ball to Levey, who was pinned along the sideline near the scorer’s table with time running out and had to launch an off-balance shot that fell short.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Players were offered $10,000 to $30,000 bribes per game, and Smith paid players after successful bets, according to court documents.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Jurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurist. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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