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jurisprudence
noun
(ju-ris-pru-dence)
the collection of rules imposed by authority
Synonyms:
law
,
Examples:
The great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order.
jurisprudence
noun
(ju-ris-pru-dence)
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Synonyms:
law
, legal philosophy,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
tribunals
,
indefiniteness
,
jurisprudence
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