Definition of JURIST

jurist

Meanings

Plural: jurists

Noun

  • a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations
  • a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
  • An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.
  • A judge.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French juriste.

Synonyms

judge, justice, legal expert

Scrabble Score: 13

jurist is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
jurist is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jurist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

jurist is a valid Words With Friends word