jurisprudence jurisprudence /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/

noun

1. () 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
   
2. 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