jurist

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jurist /ˈdʒʊ rəst/ ?

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(n) a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations
(n) a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

Reagan had put forward the nation's leading conservative jurist in the hope of tilting a closely divided court sharply rightward for the next generation.
In particular, precisely what is a Catholic jurist to do when confronted with the application of laws restricting abortion that, as interpreted by the courts in rulings like Roe v.
He was never a particularly distinguished jurist; it was not his game.

"We will thoroughly examine her record to ensure she understands that the role of a jurist in our democracy is to apply the law evenhandedly, despite their own feelings or personal or political preferences," said Republican Senate leader Mitch...
on May 26, 2009 By: Mitch McConnell Source: Christian Science Monitor
He also said the issue raised "questions of whether Dean Kagan would be able to serve all Americans as a responsible, impartial jurist, or whether she would bring her ideological agenda to the bench and attempt to get around the Constitution and the...
on Jun 27, 2010 By: Jeff Sessions Source: Click e-News (blog)
"I have known Justice Santosh Hegde for a long time. He is an eminent jurist for whom all of us have great respect. As Lokayukta of Karnataka, if he has certain concerns, I am sure the state government will address them earnestly. I appeal to him to...
on Jul 3, 2010 By: LK Advani Source: IBNLive.com