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jurisprudence
ju·ris·pru·dence
[
jriss prd'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
[
jriss proo dénsh'l
]
adjective
ju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly
adverb
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ju·ris·pru·den·tial [ jriss proo dénsh'l ] adjectiveju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly adverb
