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
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Recent Examples of jurists
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
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
The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The president has repeatedly attacked federal judges and Supreme Court justices who have ruled against his policies, at times singling out individual jurists by name and questioning their motives or legitimacy.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
Her story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where the average age of federal jurists is 69.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Shaw and others, including Villareal, say a crush of new voters — or at least those who don’t regularly vote in Democratic primaries — was one of the main reasons six of the 10 incumbent jurists on the ballot were ousted.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
The council is composed of 12 jurists and lawyers who specialize in Islamic law and jurisprudence.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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
The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The president has repeatedly attacked federal judges and Supreme Court justices who have ruled against his policies, at times singling out individual jurists by name and questioning their motives or legitimacy.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
Her story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where the average age of federal jurists is 69.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Shaw and others, including Villareal, say a crush of new voters — or at least those who don’t regularly vote in Democratic primaries — was one of the main reasons six of the 10 incumbent jurists on the ballot were ousted.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
The council is composed of 12 jurists and lawyers who specialize in Islamic law and jurisprudence.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurists
Noun
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During the legal dispute between family members, three judges recused themselves, Swartz reported at the time.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Once fated to be replaced by pickleball courts, the beloved basketball courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are here to stay.—
Amanda Rosa
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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In the vacuum left by the state, questions about who is responsible and who should pay for cleanup are being hashed out in the courts as cities and counties face hundreds of millions of dollars in costs to filter drinking water.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Jurists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurists. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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