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This dimension sorts jurists by the specific role they held, a judge, a legal scholar or a practicing lawyer. Wikipedia notes that the term jurist "can refer to a legal scholar, a judge, or a lawyer" depending on jurisdiction. Browsing by role compares jurists who did the same kind of legal work.

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A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in most legal jurisdictions. 1
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In most legal jurisdictions, a supreme court, also known as a court of last resort, apex court, high court of appeal, and court of final appeal, is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts.
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