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jurisprudence
jurisprudence
/ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/
noun
(
)
The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
(
legal philosophy
,
jurisprudence
,
law
)
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
The collection of rules imposed by authority
(
jurisprudence
,
law
)
the collection of rules imposed by authority
Civilization presupposes respect for the law
civilization presupposes respect for the law
The great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
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