word
Legal
jurisprudence
joor-is-PROO-dence
ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
jurisprudence
Dictionary meaning
The theory or philosophy of law; also a body of case law on a topic.
History and origin
Latin juris prudentia (knowledge of law).
Examples
- The ruling had wide implications for constitutional jurisprudence.
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