Theorists

/ˈθɪərɪsts/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of theorist: individuals who develop or advocate theories, including in legal scholarship where they analyze and interpret law.
    Legal theorists debate the implications of constitutional amendments.

Forms

  • theorist

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'theorists' typically refers to scholars who conceptualize and critique law rather than practitioners or judges.

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