Definition of jurisprudence

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ju·ris·pru·dence    (jrs-prdns) KEY  

NOUN:

1. The philosophy or science of law.
2. A division or department of law: medical jurisprudence.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin irisprdentia : Latin iris, genitive of is, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots + Latin prdentia, knowledge (from prdns , prdent-, knowing; see prudent )

OTHER FORMS:
juris·pru·dential   (-pr-dnshl) KEY  (Adjective), juris·pru·dential·ly (Adverb)

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