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jurist

[joor-ist] / ˈdʒʊər ɪst /


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In an episode of our podcast Amicus produced right after Gorsuch’s nomination, Mark Joseph Stern, Dahlia Lithwick, and Jeremy Stahl described him as a thoughtful jurist.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

He said he sees himself as a fair jurist with a knack for finding creative solutions to cases that balance public safety and alternatives to incarceration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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

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




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