legist


le·gist

L0108900 (lē′jĭst)n. A specialist in law.
[Middle English legiste, from Old French, from Medieval Latin lēgista, from Latin lēx, lēg-, law; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

legist

(ˈliːdʒɪst) n (Professions) a person versed in the law[C15: from Medieval Latin lēgista, from lēx law]

le•gist

(ˈli dʒɪst)

n. an expert in law, esp. ancient law. [1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin lēgista. See legal, -ist]

legist

a person who is skilled or well versed in law.See also: Law
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