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jurisprudence


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Definition of jurisprudence

noun

[mass noun]
  • the theory or philosophy of law.
  • a legal system:American jurisprudence

Derivatives

jurisprudent

adjective & noun

jurisprudential

Pronunciation: /-ˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from late Latin jurisprudentia, from Latin jus, jur- 'law' + prudentia 'knowledge'

jurisprudence in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of jurisprudence in the US English dictionary