jurisprudence

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