A person who is an expert in law or who has professional duties related to the law
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The seasoned jurist provided insightful analysis during the trial.As a respected jurist, she influenced international legal reforms.That famous jurist authored numerous texts on constitutional law.
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Juror
/ˈdʒʊərə/
A person who is a member of a jury and helps decide the outcome of a legal case
Examples:
The juror took their duty very seriously each day.She was proud to be selected as a juror for the trial.Despite differences, the jurors reached a unanimous decision.
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Ways to tell them apart:
Both words are related to the legal field, but they have distinct roles.
A jurist is a general term referring to an expert in law.
A juror is a member of a jury, a group selected to make decisions in legal cases.
Think of jurist as someone who might write laws or teach law, while juror is someone who applies the law in a courtroom setting.
The suffix -ist in jurist suggests expertise or profession, while -or in juror indicates a role or function.