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jurist

Syllabification: (ju·rist)
Pronunciation: /ˈjo͝orist/
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Definition of jurist

noun

  • an expert in or writer on law.
  • North American a lawyer or a judge.

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juristic

Pronunciation: /jo͝oˈristik/
adjective

Origin:

late 15th century (in the sense 'lawyer'): from French juriste, medieval Latin jurista, from jus, jur- 'law'

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