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Meaning of jurisprudence | Babel Free

Noun feminine CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns

Definitions

  1. The theoretical study of law.
    uncountable, usually
  2. Jurisprudence, case law.
  3. Case law, or the body of case law regarding a certain subject.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“There is considerable jurisprudence to the effect that only the evidence that was before the initial decision-maker should be considered by the Court on judicial review.”
“The concept of consent can be complicated, so much so that it is the subject of considerable jurisprudence and a formal definition in the Criminal Code.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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