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Jurisconsultus

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One learned in the law.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat In Roman Jaw. An expert in juridical science; a person thoroughly versed in the laws, who was habitualiy resorted to, for information and advice, both by private persons as his clients, and also by the magistrates, advocates, and others employed in administering justice.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat.

In Roman law. An expertin juridical science; a person thoroughly versed in the laws, who was habitually resorted to, for information and advice, both by private persons as his clients, and also by the magistrates, advocates, and others employed in administering justice. Jurisdictio est potestas de publico introducta, cum necessitate juris dicendi. Jurisdiction is a power introduced for the public good, on accvunt of the necessity of dispensing justice. 10 Coke, 73a.