jurist

Example Sentences

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The Iranian constitution rests on the concept of velayat-e faqih, or guardianship of the jurist, which gives the supreme leader his authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

It exists to be the muscle behind the velayat-e faqih, the guardianship of the jurist.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Former professional footballer Claude Makelele also withdrew as a jurist, citing "unforeseen personal reasons" in a statement on social media.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

It is one of the most unhinged opinions ever published by an American jurist.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Pater Aquillus is a jurist, and his library is filled with everything from obscure law books to ancient Scholar tomes on mathematics.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir