jurist
Definitions of jurist
-
a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nationssynonyms: meester, rechtsgeleerde, rechtskundige, wetgeleerdetype of:connaisseur, deskundige, deskundoloog, expert, kenner, routinier, specialista person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
-
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advicesynonyms: advocaat, advocate, meester, pleiter, proc., procuratiehouder, procureur, raadsman, rechtsgeleerde, rechtskundige, verdediger, voorspraak, wetgeleerdetypes:sergeantan English barrister of the highest ranktype of:
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
- MLA
- APA
- Chicago
Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘jurist'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
Vocabulary lists containing jurist
This Week In Words: May 10–16, 2020
Stories about court orders, face shields, and million-mile batteries all contributed words to this roundup of vocabulary from the week's top news stories.
jur, jus, List 2
The Latin roots jur and jus refer to "law," "justice," and "taking an oath." Do you swear to practice these words to improve your law-related vocabulary?
jur, jus, List 2
The Latin roots jur and jus refer to "law," "justice," and "taking an oath." Do you swear to practice these words to improve your law-related vocabulary?