1. a person who specializes in or is skilled in law; a legal scholar or jurist
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The renowned legist published several influential treatises on constitutional law.
• Medieval legists helped develop the foundations of modern legal systems.
• The university invited a distinguished legist to speak about international law.
• As a respected legist, she was often consulted on complex legal matters.
• The legist’s interpretation of the statute influenced court decisions for decades.