jurist

• Personne qui exerce une profession juridique, notamment un magistrat, un avocat ou un conseiller juridique ; savant ou expert en droit.

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.

   juriste théoricien

   • 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.

   Synonymeslegal expert

2. Judge or public officialC1formal

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

   Juge ou magistrat

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjudicatorjudgejusticemagistrate