jurisprudence

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːd(ə)ns/

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'