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Jurist

//ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

    "distinguished jurist"

  2. 2
    a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice wordnet
  3. 3
    A judge. Canada, US
  4. 4
    a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French juriste.

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