JURISPRUDENCE


Meaning of JURISPRUDENCE in English

[ ˌdʒʊərɪs'pru:d(ə)ns ]

■ noun

1》 the theory or philosophy of law.

2》 a legal system.

Derivatives

jurisprudent adjective &noun

jurisprudential adjective

Origin

C17: from late L. jurisprudentia , from L. jus , jur- 'law' + prudentia 'knowledge'.

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