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jurisprudence
noun ju·ris·pru·dence \ˌju̇r-əs-ˈprü-dən(t)s\
: the study of law
Full Definition of JURISPRUDENCE
1
: the science or philosophy of law
2
a : a system or body of law b : the course of court decisions
3
: a department of law <medical jurisprudence>
— ju·ris·pru·den·tial \-prü-ˈden(t)-shəl\ adjective
— ju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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