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jurisprudential

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ju⋅ris⋅pru⋅dence

  [joor-is-prood-ns, joor-is-prood-]
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–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.
Origin:
1620–30; < L jūris prūdentia knowledge of the law. See jus, prudence

Related forms:
ju⋅ris⋅pru⋅den⋅tial  [joor-is-proo-den-shuhl] , adjective
ju⋅ris⋅pru⋅den⋅tial⋅ly, adverb
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ju·ris·pru·dence   (jŏŏr'ĭs-prōōd'ns)   
n.  

  1. The philosophy or science of law.

  2. A division or department of law: medical jurisprudence.


[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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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 jurisprudence>; 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 law jurisprudence but…decide each case on its facts —Railroad H. Bork> —ju·ris·pru·den·tial /"jur-&s-prü-'den-ch&l/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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