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ju·ris·pru·dence 
[joor-is-prood-ns, joor-is-prood-] Pronunciation Key
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[joor-is-prood-ns, joor-is-prood-] Pronunciation Key –noun
| 1. | the science or philosophy of law. |
| 2. | a body or system of laws. |
| 3. | a department of law: medical jurisprudence. |
| 4. | Civil Law. decisions of courts, esp. of reviewing tribunals. |
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ju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly, adverb
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| ju·ris·pru·dence
(jŏŏr'ĭs-prōōd'ns) Pronunciation Key
n.
[Late Latin iūrisprūdentia : Latin iūris, genitive of iūs, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots + Latin prūdentia, knowledge (from prūdēns, prūdent-, knowing; see prudent).] ju'ris·pru·den'tial (-prōō-děn'shəl) adj., ju'ris·pru·den'tial·ly adv. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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jurisprudence
jurisprudence
1628, "knowledge of law," from L. jurisprudentia "the science of law," from juris "of right, of law" (gen. of jus; see jurist) + prudentia "knowledge, a foreseeing" (see prudence). Meaning "the philosophy of law" is first attested 1756.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| jurisprudence | |
noun | |
| 1. | the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do |
| 2. | the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" [syn: law] |
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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
jurisprudence [(joor-is-proohd-ns)]
jurisprudence [(joor-is-proohd-ns)]
The philosophy of law. Jurisprudence implies creating a body of law and methods for interpreting the law, studying the relationships between law and society, and predicting the effects of legal decisions. In the United States, lawmakers, attorneys, scholars, and courts all take an active role in guiding jurisprudence.
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: ju·ris·pru·dence
Pronunciation: "jur-&s-'prüd-&ns
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin jurisprudentia knowledge of or skill in law, from Latin juris, genitive of jus right, law + prudentia wisdom, proficiency
1 a : a system or body of lawjurisprudence>; especially : a body of law dealing with a specific issue or area jurisprudence> b : the course of court decisions as distinguished from legislation and doctrine jurisprudence decided under the source provisions —Louisiana Civil Code>
2 : the science or philosophy of lawjurisprudence but…decide each case on its facts —Railroad H. Bork> —ju·ris·pru·den·tial /"jur-&s-prü-'den-ch&l/ adjective
Main Entry: ju·ris·pru·dence
Pronunciation: "jur-&s-'prüd-&ns
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin jurisprudentia knowledge of or skill in law, from Latin juris, genitive of jus right, law + prudentia wisdom, proficiency
1 a : a system or body of law
2 : the science or philosophy of law
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Jurisprudence
Ju`ris*pru"dence\, n. [L. jurisprudentia; jus, juris, right, law + prudentia a foreseeing, knowledge of a matter, prudence: cf. F. jurisprudence. See Just, a., and Prudence.] The science of juridical law; the knowledge of the laws, customs, and rights of men in a state or community, necessary for the due administration of justice. The talents of Abelard were not confined to theology, jurisprudence, philosophy. -- J. Warton. Medical jurisprudence, that branch of juridical law which concerns questions of medicine.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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