jurisprudent
- noun
- /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənt/
- Formal
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jurista
- A highly respected jurisprudent provided expert testimony during the trial.
Examples
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In searching for the essential features of the nature of law, jurisprudents are pursuing something previously abandoned by philosophers as unfruitful, if not chimerical.
Blog text (10) -
This aspect of orality makes early discussions by Muslim jurisprudents on Quranic phonography even more relevant. (8)
Academic text (2018) -
A few years later, an Egyptian jurisprudent by the name of Muhammad Bakhit al-Muti'i (1856-1935) wrote a pamphlet on the subjects of phonography and insurance, two subjects that are only related by the fact of their modernity.
Academic text (2018) -
The jurisprudent offered insightful interpretations of complex legal theories in the seminar.
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As a renowned jurisprudent, she frequently writes articles about the evolution of legal principles.
Synonyms
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4.0
A person who knows a lot about law and gives advice
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7.1
A person who knows a lot about law, like a judge or law teacher
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8.1
A skilled lawyer who knows the law well and gives clear advice
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jurisprudent comes from juris 'law' and prudent 'wise' or 'knowing', so a jurisprudent is a 'wise person about the law' and means a legal expert.