Jurisconsult
[joo r-is-kuh n-suhlt, -kon-suhlt] /ˌdʒʊər ɪs kənˈsʌlt, -ˈkɒn sʌlt/
noun
1.
Roman and Civil Law. a person authorized to give legal advice.
2.
Civil Law. a master of the civil law.
Abbreviation: J.C.
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈkɒnsʌlt/
noun
1.
a person qualified to advise on legal matters
2.
a master of jurisprudence
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