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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJurisprudence
/ˌdʒʊə.rɪˈspruː.dəns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The theory or philosophy of law; a legal system.
"His book explores the fundamental principles of modern jurisprudence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin iurisprudentia, a compound of ius (meaning 'law') and prudentia (meaning 'foresight, knowledge, or sagacity'). Entering English in the early 17th century, the term evolved from denoting general legal knowledge and skill to specifically representing the theoretical study and philosophy of legal systems.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jurisprudence" is said worldwide
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jurisprudence
Transliteration: jurisprudence
"La jurisprudence française est basée sur le droit civil."
Jurisprudenz
Transliteration: Jurisprudenz
"Er studiert Jurisprudenz an der Universität."
giurisprudenza
Transliteration: giurisprudenza
"La giurisprudenza ha un ruolo importante nel sistema legale."
jurisprudencia
Transliteration: jurisprudencia
"La jurisprudencia establece un precedente para futuros casos."
jurisprudência
Transliteration: jurisprudência
"O advogado analisou a jurisprudência recente sobre o tema."
विधि-शास्त्र
Transliteration: vidhi-shastra
"विधि-शास्त्र कानूनी सिद्धांतों का अध्ययन है।"
法理学
Transliteration: fǎlǐxué
"法理学是一门研究法律本质的学科。"
법리학
Transliteration: beoprihak
"그는 대학에서 법리학을 가르친다."
法哲学
Transliteration: hōtetsugaku
"法哲学は法律の基本概念を研究します。"
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