Meaning 1formal · 82%
A person trained in law who works professionally with legal matters.
Natural examples
Der Jurist prüfte den Vertrag vor der Unterschrift.
The legal professional reviewed the contract before signing.
Eine Juristin beriet den Verein ehrenamtlich.
A woman lawyer advised the club voluntarily.
Viele Juristen arbeiten in Behörden oder Kanzleien.
Many legal professionals work in agencies or law firms.
Usage note
Jurist is masculine and weakly declined: der Jurist, den Juristen, des Juristen. The feminine form is Juristin.
Mini-lesson: Jurist
A person trained in law who works professionally with legal matters. Jurist is masculine and weakly declined: der Jurist, den Juristen, des Juristen. The feminine form is Juristin.
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