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jurisprudence
noun
The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
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ˈdʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns
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noun
The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
noun
The collection of rules imposed by authority
“Civilization presupposes respect for the law”
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Civilization presupposes respect for the law
The great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
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