: one having a thorough knowledge of law
especially
: judge
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Examples of jurist in a Sentence
earned a reputation as one of the most learned jurists in the federal courts
Recent Examples on the Web
At sentencing hearings in federal court, judges typically permit defendants an opportunity to speak before the jurist renders judgment.
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Left wing sites much less violent A Reuters examination of websites catering to the left revealed dozens of hostile comments attacking the competence and credibility of conservative jurists.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
The list offered a concrete sense of what sort of jurists Trump would elevate on the federal bench.
—The Editors, National Review, 14 May 2024
The decision could also have broader consequences for the Eighth Amendment, which some conservative jurists have been calling for.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2024
After the official announcement on Monday, the jurist overseeing the class-action case — U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers — quickly scheduled a mid-morning status conference.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The jurist's face, which bears a resemblance to actor Willem Dafoe — but framed by Clark Kent-style glasses — is graffitied across buildings in Warsaw and printed on T-shirts worn by democracy activists, an icon of the fight for democracy in Poland.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024
The then-businessman and television celebrity sought to allay their worries by pledging to appoint conservative jurists to the Supreme Court.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Supporters of the proposal to do away with the presidential panel include jurists, former prime ministers and political parties that support Henry.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Left wing sites much less violent A Reuters examination of websites catering to the left revealed dozens of hostile comments attacking the competence and credibility of conservative jurists.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
The list offered a concrete sense of what sort of jurists Trump would elevate on the federal bench.
—The Editors, National Review, 14 May 2024
The decision could also have broader consequences for the Eighth Amendment, which some conservative jurists have been calling for.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2024
After the official announcement on Monday, the jurist overseeing the class-action case — U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers — quickly scheduled a mid-morning status conference.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The jurist's face, which bears a resemblance to actor Willem Dafoe — but framed by Clark Kent-style glasses — is graffitied across buildings in Warsaw and printed on T-shirts worn by democracy activists, an icon of the fight for democracy in Poland.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024
The then-businessman and television celebrity sought to allay their worries by pledging to appoint conservative jurists to the Supreme Court.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Supporters of the proposal to do away with the presidential panel include jurists, former prime ministers and political parties that support Henry.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Jurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jurist. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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jurist
noun
ju·rist
ˈju̇(ə)r-əst 
: one (as a lawyer or judge) having a thorough knowledge of law
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