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jurist

[joor-ist] / ˈdʒʊər ɪst /


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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

This week saw a rather extraordinary version of a jurist reacting to both offenses when U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Born on April 19, 1939, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, Khamenei was the second of eight children to Sayyed Javad Khamenei, a jurist, and Khadijeh Mirdamadi.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

An experienced jurist known for his unconventional approach to the job, the judge’s age is nonetheless raising questions about his ability to oversee a sprawling matter that could drag on for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

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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