Hurista (en. Jurist)

hoo-ris-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with extensive knowledge of law and the legal system.
The jurist is the one who provides advice on legal matters.
Ang hurista ay siyang nagbibigay ng payo ukol sa mga legal na usapin.
An expert in the study and practice of laws.
Jurists often teach at universities about the law.
Ang mga hurista ay madalas na nagtuturo sa mga unibersidad tungkol sa batas.
A person who analyzes and provides opinions regarding legal matters.
We need a jurist to review the current case.
Kailangan natin ng hurista para suriin ang kasalukuyang kaso.

Etymology

Focused on the word 'juris' which refers to a speaker of the law.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ask for advice from a jurist
to seek help or information from someone knowledgeable in law
manghingi ng payo mula sa hurista

Related Words

legal
Related to law or concerning legal aspects.
legal

Slang Meanings

Fast person, like Superman.
He’s so good at catching up, really a hurista!
Ang galing niyang humabol, hurista talaga!
A person who often acts know-it-all or boastful.
He’s like a hurista, he always has something to say.
Para siyang hurista, lagi na lang siyang may sinasabi.
A hardworking or diligent person.
Because of his hard work, he’s really a hurista at work.
Dahil sa sipag niya, talagang hurista siya sa trabaho.