jurisprudential

Variant of jurisprudence

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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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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