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jurisprudence

ju·ris·pru·dence [ jriss prd'nss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. theory of law: the philosophy or science of law

2. legal system: a system of law, or the body of laws applied in a particular country or state

3. branch of law: a branch of law, or the law as it applies to a particular area of life

[Early 17th century. < late Latin jurisprudentia< Latin jur- "law" + prudentia "skill"]

ju·ris·pru·den·tial [ jriss proo dénsh'l ] adjective
ju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly adverb
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