A jurist is someone who has expert knowledge of law and legal principles and is typically involved in the interpretation, analysis, and application of laws and legal concepts. Jurists may include judges, lawyers, legal scholars, and other professionals who are highly knowledgeable about the law. They play crucial roles in the legal system by providing legal opinions, making judicial decisions, drafting legislation, and shaping legal doctrines through their scholarly work. Jurists often contribute to the development and evolution of the law through their expertise and insights into legal issues.
A legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations.
n. although it means any attorney or legal scholar, jurist popularly refers to a judge.
- A judge
- An expert in law or jurisprudence
This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. Persuing this glossary does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
To help you cite our definitions in your bibliography, here is the proper citation layout for the three major formatting styles, with all of the relevant information filled in.
- Page URL:https://dlssolicitors.com/define/jurist/
- Modern Language Association (MLA):Jurist. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. April 18, 2024 https://dlssolicitors.com/define/jurist/.
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):Jurist. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. https://dlssolicitors.com/define/jurist/ (accessed: April 18, 2024).
- American Psychological Association (APA):Jurist. dlssolicitors.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from dlssolicitors.com website: https://dlssolicitors.com/define/jurist/
