Jurisprudence

[,dʒʊərɪs'pruːd(ə)ns] or [,dʒʊrɪs'prudns]

Definition

(noun.) the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do.

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Definition

(a.) The science of juridical law; the knowledge of the laws, customs, and rights of men in a state or community, necessary for the due administration of justice.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Science of law.

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Definition

n. the science or knowledge of law.—adj. Jurispru′dent learned in law.—n. one who is learned in law.—adj. Jurispruden′tial.—Medical jurisprudence forensic medicine (see Forensic).

Typist: Lolita