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🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

法哲学

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hōtetsugaku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jurisprudence/ˌdʒʊə.rɪˈspruː.dəns/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #8500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"法哲学は法律の基本概念を研究します。"

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    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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