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jurisprudence

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˌdʒʊɹəsˈpɹudəns// UK //dʒˈɔːɹɪspɹˌuːdəns// ju·rispru·dence

n. the study of law and the ideas behind it. It looks at how laws are made and why they are important for society.

n. the theoretical study and philosophy of law. Refers to the collective body of legal principles or the science of law within a specific jurisdiction.


SIMPLE

The professor teaches a course on modern jurisprudence.

CONTEXTUAL

The judge's ruling was based on a deep understanding of constitutional jurisprudence and previous court decisions.

COMPLEX

The shift in environmental jurisprudence reflects a growing recognition that legal systems must adapt to address the global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Latin iūrisprūdentia (“expertise in the law”).

Usage

Often used in academic or legal contexts to refer to the philosophy of law or a specific body of legal rulings.

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