jurisprudence

[ joor-is-prood-ns, joor-is-prood- ]

/ ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈprud ns, ˈdʒʊər ɪsˌprud- /

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noun

the science or philosophy of law.

a body or system of laws.

a department of law: medical jurisprudence.

Civil Law. decisions of courts, especially of reviewing tribunals.

Origin of jurisprudence

First recorded in 1620–30; from Late Latin jūrisprūdentia, jūris prūdentia “knowledge of the law” and used in the emperor Justinian’s law codes, published between a.d. 529 and 534. See jus, prudence

OTHER WORDS FROM jurisprudence

ju·ris·pru·den·tial

[joor-is-proo-den-shuhl], /ˌdʒʊər ɪs pruˈdɛn ʃəl/, adjectiveju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly, adverb

Words nearby jurisprudence

juridical days, juried, jurisconsult, jurisdiction, jurisp., jurisprudence, jurisprudent, jurist, juristic, juristic act, juristic person

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Example sentences from the Web for jurisprudence

GOP questions about the role of her faithWhile Democrats’ pressure on Barrett to explain the role of her Catholic faith in her jurisprudence has gotten all the attention, they weren’t the only ones to press her on the issue — or to press her period.
What Amy Coney Barrett said in her 2017 confirmation hearing|Aaron Blake|September 29, 2020|Washington Post
To put it charitably, this is the jurisprudence of the simpleton.
Who to Blame for Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy|Robert Shrum|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both are forbidden by both biblical and modern American jurisprudence.
Polygamy, the Bible’s Ultimate Family Value|Joel Baden|December 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Unwittingly, the Ukrainian-born, German POW and death camp guard reversed over 140 years of German jurisprudence.
How to Try a Nazi|Richard Rashke|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The court decision set a new and courageous precedent in German jurisprudence.
America’s Shameful Nazi Past|Richard Rashke|January 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Supreme Court is not going to change its jurisprudence tomorrow, even in face of the big victory for the virtue of difference.
How Gay Liberation Got Marriage Passed in Maryland and Maine|Linda Hirshman|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But I need not dwell on consequences that belong to pathology rather than to Jurisprudence.
Moral Principles and Medical Practice|Charles Coppens
According to examples of other countries and principles of jurisprudence, it is a compact.
Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume X (of 20)|Charles Sumner
Hence it is apparent that the body of the law of New Zealand is founded upon the jurisprudence of England.
Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World|Hyacinthe Ringrose
He studied theology at Gttingen and jurisprudence at Helmstedt, and was appointed, in 1766, professor of philosophy in Halle.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 1|Various
It is upon precedents that the enduring edifice of jurisprudence is reared.
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for jurisprudence

jurisprudence

/ (ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns) /

noun

the science or philosophy of law

a system or body of law

a branch of lawmedical jurisprudence

Derived forms of jurisprudence

jurisprudential (ˌdʒʊərɪspruːˈdɛnʃəl), adjectivejurisprudentially, adverb

Word Origin for jurisprudence

C17: from Latin jūris prūdentia; see jus, prudence

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for jurisprudence

jurisprudence

[ (joor-is-proohd-ns) ]

The philosophy of law. Jurisprudence implies creating a body of law and methods for interpreting the law, studying the relationships between law and society, and predicting the effects of legal decisions. In the United States, lawmakers, attorneys, scholars, and courts all take an active role in guiding jurisprudence.

单词	jurisprudence
释义	jurisprudence [ joor-is-prood-ns, joor-is-prood- ] / ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈprud ns, ˈdʒʊər ɪsˌprud- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR jurisprudence ON THESAURUS.COM noun the science or philosophy of law. a body or system of laws. a department of law: medical jurisprudence. Civil Law. decisions of courts, especially of reviewing tribunals. Origin of jurisprudence First recorded in 1620–30; from Late Latin jūrisprūdentia, jūris prūdentia “knowledge of the law” and used in the emperor Justinian’s law codes, published between a.d. 529 and 534. See jus, prudence OTHER WORDS FROM jurisprudence ju·ris·pru·den·tial [joor-is-proo-den-shuhl], /ˌdʒʊər ɪs pruˈdɛn ʃəl/, adjectiveju·ris·pru·den·tial·ly, adverb Words nearby jurisprudence juridical days, juried, jurisconsult, jurisdiction, jurisp., jurisprudence, jurisprudent, jurist, juristic, juristic act, juristic person Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for jurisprudence GOP questions about the role of her faithWhile Democrats’ pressure on Barrett to explain the role of her Catholic faith in her jurisprudence has gotten all the attention, they weren’t the only ones to press her on the issue — or to press her period. What Amy Coney Barrett said in her 2017 confirmation hearing\|Aaron Blake\|September 29, 2020\|Washington Post To put it charitably, this is the jurisprudence of the simpleton. Who to Blame for Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy\|Robert Shrum\|April 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Both are forbidden by both biblical and modern American jurisprudence. Polygamy, the Bible’s Ultimate Family Value\|Joel Baden\|December 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Unwittingly, the Ukrainian-born, German POW and death camp guard reversed over 140 years of German jurisprudence. How to Try a Nazi\|Richard Rashke\|September 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The court decision set a new and courageous precedent in German jurisprudence. America’s Shameful Nazi Past\|Richard Rashke\|January 27, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Supreme Court is not going to change its jurisprudence tomorrow, even in face of the big victory for the virtue of difference. How Gay Liberation Got Marriage Passed in Maryland and Maine\|Linda Hirshman\|November 7, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But I need not dwell on consequences that belong to pathology rather than to Jurisprudence. Moral Principles and Medical Practice\|Charles Coppens According to examples of other countries and principles of jurisprudence, it is a compact. Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume X (of 20)\|Charles Sumner Hence it is apparent that the body of the law of New Zealand is founded upon the jurisprudence of England. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World\|Hyacinthe Ringrose He studied theology at Gttingen and jurisprudence at Helmstedt, and was appointed, in 1766, professor of philosophy in Halle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 1\|Various It is upon precedents that the enduring edifice of jurisprudence is reared. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories\|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) British Dictionary definitions for jurisprudence jurisprudence / (ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns) / noun the science or philosophy of law a system or body of law a branch of lawmedical jurisprudence Derived forms of jurisprudence jurisprudential (ˌdʒʊərɪspruːˈdɛnʃəl), adjectivejurisprudentially, adverb Word Origin for jurisprudence C17: from Latin jūris prūdentia; see jus, prudence Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to jurisprudence case, statute, requirement, code, constitution, charter, mandate, decision, act, legislation, decree, precedent, regulation, ruling, charge, measure, order, covenant, enactment, injunction Cultural definitions for jurisprudence jurisprudence [ (joor-is-proohd-ns) ] The philosophy of law. Jurisprudence implies creating a body of law and methods for interpreting the law, studying the relationships between law and society, and predicting the effects of legal decisions. In the United States, lawmakers, attorneys, scholars, and courts all take an active role in guiding jurisprudence. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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jurisprudence

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