ju·ris·pru·dent (jŏŏr'ĭs-prōōd'nt) adj. Versed in jurisprudence. n. See jurist.
ju·rist (jŏŏr'ĭst) n. One who has thorough knowledge and experience of law, especially an eminent judge, lawyer, or legal scholar. Also called jurisprudent.
[Middle English, from Old French juriste, from Medieval Latin iūrista, from Latin iūs, iūr-, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots.]
Main Entry: ju·ris·pru·dent Pronunciation: "jur-&s-'prüd-&nt Function: noun Etymology: Late Latin jurisprudent-jurisprudens, from Latin juris, genitive of jus right, law + prudent-prudens foreseeing, skilled, prudent :JURIST