Definition of "jurisprudence" []

• The philosophy or science of law. (noun)
• A division or department of law: medical jurisprudence. (noun)

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• "After rejecting a religious career, Sebastian took a degree in jurisprudence from the Colegio de San Ildefonso in Mexico City."
• "The most common definition today in American jurisprudence is a crime which is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year, or by death."
• "While the jurisprudence is a little bit different north of the border, these videos are a great example of an enduring principle of Canadian criminal law."