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legist

American  
[lee-jist] / ˈli dʒɪst /

noun

  1. an expert in law, especially ancient law.

legist British  
/ ˈliːdʒɪst /

noun

  1. a person versed in the law

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Etymology

Origin of legist

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word lēgista. See legal, -ist

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