jurist

(jo̵or′ist)

noun

Origin: ME juriste < MFr < ML jurista < L jus, law: see jury

See jurist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One who has thorough knowledge and experience of law, especially an eminent judge, lawyer, or legal scholar. Also called jurisprudent.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French juriste

Origin: , from Medieval Latin iūrista

Origin: , from Latin iūs, iūr-, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots

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