Jurisprudence Definition

jo͝orĭs-pro͝odns
noun
The science or philosophy of law.
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A part or division of law.
Medical jurisprudence.
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The study of the fundamental structure of a particular legal system or of legal systems in general.
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A body of case law serving as precedent.
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Noun

Singular:
jurisprudence
Plural:
jurisprudences

Origin of Jurisprudence

  • Late Latin iūrisprūdentia Latin iūris genitive of iūs law yewes- in Indo-European roots Latin prūdentia knowledge (from prūdēns prūdent- knowing prudent)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin iurisprudentia.

    From Wiktionary

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