Jurist (Noun)
Meaning 1
A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The respected jurist presided over the landmark case, delivering a verdict that would shape the course of national law.
- She was a pioneering jurist who advocated for women's rights and social justice throughout her illustrious career.
- The chief jurist of the supreme court was known for his thoughtful deliberations and erudite opinions.
- As a young lawyer, he clerked for a prominent jurist who taught him the intricacies of constitutional law.
- The venerable jurist's colleagues revered her for her unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of equality and fairness.
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Hyponyms
- Magistrate
- Praetor
- Qadi
- Alcalde
- Ordinary
- Trial Judge
- Justiciar
- Recorder
- Justiciary
- Pretor
- Trier
- Chief Justice
- Daniel
- Doge
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Meaning 2
A legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.