jurisprudence
/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈpɹudəns/
the theory or philosophy of law
jurisprudence in a sentence
“His work shaped constitutional jurisprudence.”
Origin of jurisprudence
Latin jurisprudentia knowledge of law from juris of law + prudentia knowledge, foresight
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