jurist
UK: ˈdʒʊərɪst | US: ˈdʒʊrɪst
n. a legal scholar or expert in law
n. a person who writes or comments on legal topics
jurist = jur<law> + ist<noun suffix (person)>
- jur (from Latin ius or iuris, meaning "law")
- ist (a suffix denoting a person associated with a practice or system, from Latin -ista via Greek -istes)
Etymology Origin:
The word "jurist" traces back to Latin iurista, derived from ius (law). The suffix -ist was later adopted from Greek to denote professionals or adherents of a field. Over time, "jurist" evolved in English (14th century) to specifically refer to legal experts, reflecting the enduring link between Latin legal terminology and modern professions.
The jurist wrote a detailed analysis of the constitutional amendment.
As a renowned jurist, her opinions influenced court decisions.
Medieval jurists played a key role in shaping civil law.
The conference gathered jurists from around the world.
His reputation as a jurist earned him a seat on the supreme court.