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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
  • 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.
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