jurist

• Persona que ejerce la jurisprudencia o la profesa como ciencia, como un juez, un abogado o un jurisconsulto.

A noun referring to a legal scholar or a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice.

1. Legal scholarC1formal

   An expert in law, especially one who studies and writes about legal theory and systems.

   Jurista (estudioso del derecho)

   • The jurist published a groundbreaking article on constitutional law.
   • Many jurists debate the interpretation of international treaties.
   • She is considered one of the leading jurists in the field of civil law.

   Sinónimoslegal expert

2. Judge or public officialC1formal

   A public official authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.

   juez o magistrado

   • The jurist presided over the high-profile trial.
   • As a jurist, she is known for her fair and impartial rulings.
   • The jurist's decision set a precedent for future cases.

   Sinónimosadjudicatorjudgejusticemagistrate