First Known Use: 15th century
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jurist
noun ju·rist \ˈju̇r-ist\
: a person who has a thorough knowledge of law
Full Definition of JURIST
: one having a thorough knowledge of law; especially : judge
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Origin of JURIST
Middle French juriste, from Medieval Latin jurista, from Latin jur-, jus
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- adjudicator, beak [chiefly British], bench, court, judge, justice, magistrate
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