Jurisprudence
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The theory or philosophy of law; a systematic body of legal principles.
She studied jurisprudence to understand how legal systems evolve.
- (n.) A collection of court decisions that constitute precedent.
The lawyer cited established jurisprudence to support her argument.
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Commentary
Often used to refer both to the academic study of law and to the body of judicial decisions; context determines the meaning.
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