as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
earned a reputation as one of the most learned jurists in the federal courts
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Recent Examples of jurist
The president has repeatedly attacked federal judges and Supreme Court justices who have ruled against his policies, at times singling out individual jurists by name and questioning their motives or legitimacy.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Where Judge Hartig’s misconduct case stands The hearing wrapped up after weeks of testimony, including from the judge herself, fellow jurists and three neuropsychologists.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Her story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where the average age of federal jurists is 69.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Canadian jurist Brownstone acknowledged the differences between his system and Oklahoma’s, and argued that transparency ought to serve as a form of accountability.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Where Judge Hartig’s misconduct case stands The hearing wrapped up after weeks of testimony, including from the judge herself, fellow jurists and three neuropsychologists.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Her story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where the average age of federal jurists is 69.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Canadian jurist Brownstone acknowledged the differences between his system and Oklahoma’s, and argued that transparency ought to serve as a form of accountability.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurist
Noun
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The Hornets were originally part of the suit but a judge dropped them from it.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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In 2023, a federal judge found that Georgia’s congressional and legislative maps illegally diluted Black voting strength and ordered lawmakers to draw additional majority-Black districts.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The court struck down that portion of the legislation, a move that infuriated Cindy's family.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Jurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurist. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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