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jurisprudence

Syllabification: (ju·ris·pru·dence)
Pronunciation: /ˌjo͝orisˈpro͞odns/
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Definition of jurisprudence

noun

  • the theory or philosophy of law.
  • a legal system:American jurisprudence

Derivatives

jurisprudent

adjective & noun

jurisprudential

Pronunciation: /-pro͞oˈdenCHəl/
adjective

Origin:

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

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