Jurisprudence definitions

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The definition of jurisprudence is the legal system, or the theory and practice of the law.

The court and trial system used to administer law and justice is an example of jurisprudence.

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The philosophy or science of law.
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A division, type, or particular body of law.

Modern jurisprudence; federal jurisprudence; bankruptcy jurisprudence.

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The science or philosophy of law.
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A part or division of law.

Medical jurisprudence.

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The study of the fundamental structure of a particular legal system or of legal systems in general.
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A body of case law serving as precedent.
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(law) The philosophy, science, and study of law and decisions based on the interpretation thereof.
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Origin of jurisprudence

Late Latin iūrisprūdentia Latin iūris genitive of iūs law yewes- in Indo-European roots Latin prūdentia knowledge (from prūdēns prūdent- knowing prudent)

Sentence Examples

  • Holland, Elements of Jurisprudence, ch.

  • In other words, the system of jurisprudence is the most striking example of Spanish influence.

  • At the same time he studied jurisprudence, and in 1782 became a government clerk at Oettingen.

  • Prince Andrew said that for that work an education in jurisprudence was needed which he did not possess.

  • His son Samuel (1539-1599) was professor of jurisprudence at Basel.

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