nomologist

/nɒməˈlɒdʒɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes or studies laws, especially a jurist or a legislative drafter.

“The team of nomologists worked tirelessly to draft a new constitution for the country.”

2. noun

A person who studies laws, especially as a science or a system.

“The academic became a renowned nomologist, publishing numerous papers on the subject.”

Synonyms

  • jurist
  • legislative drafter

Antonyms

  • lawbreaker
  • outlaw