Meaning of jurisprudence in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdʒʊrəˈsprudns/

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  1. Noun

    jurisprudence

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
  2. 2. the collection of rules imposed by authority

    Examples

    • « civilization presupposes respect for the law »
    • « the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order »

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