word
Legal
jurisprudence
joor-is-PROO-dents
ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
jurisprudence
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Dictionary meaning
The theory or philosophy of law; a legal system.
History and origin
Latin — 'juris prudentia' (knowledge of the law).
Examples
- She specialised in international jurisprudence, comparing legal systems across different cultures.
Common mispronunciations
joor-ih-PROO-dentsjoor-ih-spru-DENS
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