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Jurist vs. Juror

Jurist

/ˈdʒʊərəst/
A person who is an expert in law or who has professional duties related to the law

Examples:

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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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Jurist and juror both relate to the legal system, but they serve very different roles.
  • A jurist is someone who studies, teaches, or writes about law, whereas a juror is part of a jury in a trial.
  • Remember that ist in jurist suggests specialization, similar to a dentist or artist.
  • A juror contains the word jury within it, indicating their direct involvement in a jury.
  • Jurists can influence legal thought, while jurors help decide the outcome of specific court cases.
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