jurisconsults
/ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlts/
noun
- Experts in law who give opinions and advice on legal matters.
- In some countries, jurisconsults are called upon to interpret complex legislation for the courts.
- The ancient Roman jurisconsults were highly respected for their knowledge of legal principles.
- The government hired several jurisconsults to review the new trade agreement.