legist

Meaning

1. One skilled in the law.
2. A writer on law; also, a lawmaker, a legislator.

Synonyms

jurist

lawyer

Translations

νομομαθής

legista

rechtsgeleerde

wetgeleerde

hukukşinas

kanunşinas

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈliːdʒɪst/

Etymology

From Middle French légiste, from Medieval Latin lēgista, from Latin lex (“law”). Compare legal.