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jurist

UK/'dʒʊərɪst/US/'dʒuәrist/
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Definitions

n.

An expert in law, especially a legal scholar or judge

法学家,法律专家

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
jurlaw, right, oath, justice
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=jurist

jur (law) + -ist (one who practices/studies) = a specialist in law.

Root jur still carries 75 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.eminent jurist杰出的法学家
  • 2.leading jurist顶尖法学家
  • 3.legal jurist法律专家

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The book was written by a leading constitutional jurist.

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