jurisprudence
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ɪsˈprud 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, especially of reviewing tribunals.
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World English Dictionary
jurisprudence (ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the science or philosophy of law |
| 2. | a system or body of law |
| 3. | a branch of law: medical jurisprudence |
| [C17: from Latin jūris prūdentia; see | |
| jurisprudential | |
| —adj | |
| jurispru'dentially | |
| —adv | |
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Cultural Dictionary
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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Example sentences
But they are not incoherent and they are not the jurisprudence of fiat.
But it shouldn't compound them with authoritarian jurisprudence.
His personality and his jurisprudence do not allow for it.
Applying this method with infinite patience, he covered the whole field of ethics, jurisprudence and politics.
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