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jurist

/ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/

Meanings
  • noun

    A learned person in law; a lawyer or a judge.


Variants
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jurist , jurists
Etymology
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From Old French juriste, from juris, law.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'jurist' was in the 13th century.

  2. Some of the most famous jurists in history include Thomas Aquinas and Montesquieu.


Related Concepts
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  1. Legal Scholar: A person who has made a significant contribution to legal scholarship through research, writing, and teaching.

  2. Judiciary: The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying the law.


Culture
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The term 'jurist' has been used extensively in legal contexts. In literature, 'jurists' have been portrayed as wise advisors and upholders of justice. In art, there are depictions of famous jurists throughout history. In music, there are songs that celebrate the role of the jurist in society.

How to Memorize "jurist"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a robe and wig, sitting in a courtroom, making a ruling based on the law.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jurist' with the words 'justice' and 'law'.

  3. mnemonics

    - J-Justice, U-Understand, R-Rules, I-Interpret, S-Solve, T-Tribunals.


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