# jurist

/ˈdʒʊɹəst/ (US) · /dʒˈɔːɹɪst/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jurist
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

an expert in the law who studies how it works and how it should be applied. This person is usually a lawyer, judge, or professor who writes about legal ideas.

For teachers: a person who is highly skilled in or learned in the law. Often refers to a legal scholar or a judge who provides authoritative interpretations of legal principles.

## Examples

- The famous jurist wrote a book about human rights.
- The university invited a prominent jurist to speak about the recent changes in international trade law.

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