Synonyms of jurists

jurists

noun

plural of jurist

as in judges

a public official having authority to decide questions of law

earned a reputation as one of the most learned jurists in the federal courts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• judges
• courts
• magistrates
• justices
• benches
• adjudicators
• auditors
• circuit judges
• beaks
• squires
• jurisconsults
• jurisprudents
• masters
• justices of the peace
• chief justices

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jurists

The once-quiet judges see a growing threat in a president who personally attacks jurists ruling against him. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026

The commission of inquiry, which called on international bodies to hold Israeli officials to account, is composed of three senior international jurists and chaired by the former Indian judge Srinivasan Muralidhar. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 24 June 2026

Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026

An assemblage of distinguished jurists, Ivy League professors, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and theologians sat around me in a half circle. — Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Now, the family seeks a fresh start with a new complaint, this time to be heard before a federal judge, rather than Lyons or any other Cook County jurists. — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Former federal judges Jeremy Fogel and Liam O’Grady said jurists are losing trust in the integrity of the Department of Justice. — Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026

Ripe for abuse This judicial resignation-gubernatorial appointment two-step is not unusual, said Jewett, who added that jurists have been debating the timing of when governors should fill court vacancies for the last 25 years — particularly because the practice is ripe for abuse. — Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

Where Judge Hartig’s misconduct case stands The hearing wrapped up after weeks of testimony, including from the judge herself, fellow jurists and three neuropsychologists. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026