Jurisprudence definition in English as a legal term with synonyms and antonyms and in real context from the book, 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam. Learn the word, jurisprudence in authentic context with illustrations.
/ˌdʒʊə.rɪˈspruː.dəns/ (noun)
Jurisprudence definition
the theory and/or study of law and legal principles, philosophy of law, legal system
Example
The word jurisprudence derives from the Latin term juris prudentia, which means “the study, knowledge, or science of law.” In the United States jurisprudence commonly means the philosophy of law. Legal philosophy has many aspects, but four of them are the most common:
Source of example: https://www.law.cornell.edu/
Parts of speech
Adjective: jurisprudential
Adjective: jurisprudent
Adverb: jurisprudentially
