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jurisprudence definition

juris·pru·dence (jo̵or′is pro̵̅o̅d′'ns)

noun

  1. the science or philosophy of law
  2. a part or division of law medical jurisprudence

Etymology: L jurisprudentia < jus, law (see jury) + prudentia, a foreseeing, knowledge, skill: see prudent

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  jurisprudence...is derived from the Latin word juris that means law and prudentia means wisdom.... thus... it means... knowledge of law

Posted at 2009-12-25 02:41:56

 


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