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ju⋅ris⋅pru⋅dent

  [joor-is-prood-nt]
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–adjective
1. versed in jurisprudence.
–noun
2. a person versed in jurisprudence.
Origin:
1620–30; jurisprud(ence) + -ent
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ju·ris·pru·dent   (jŏŏr'ĭs-prōōd'nt)   
adj.  Versed in jurisprudence.
n.  See jurist.
ju·rist   (jŏŏr'ĭst)   
n.  One who has thorough knowledge and experience of law, especially an eminent judge, lawyer, or legal scholar. Also called jurisprudent.

[Middle English, from Old French juriste, from Medieval Latin iūrista, from Latin iūs, iūr-, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: ju·ris·pru·dent
Pronunciation: "jur-&s-'prüd-&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin jurisprudent- jurisprudens, from Latin juris, genitive of jus right, law + prudent- prudens foreseeing, skilled, prudent
: JURIST
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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