Definition of jurisconsult

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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ju·ris·con·sult    (jrs-knslt) KEY  

NOUN:

A person learned in law; a jurist.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin iriscnsultus : iris, genitive of is, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots + cnsultus, skilled, past participle of cnsulere, to take counsel

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