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(ju-rist) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a legal scholar or expert in law, often involved in the study or application of legal principles.

Example Sentence

We need a jurist opinion.

More Example Sentences

As a respected jurist, she wrote several influential books on constitutional law.

Synonyms

legal expert; lawyer; judge

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Rhymes

  • jurist
  • purist
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