Meaning & use
Jurisprudential
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Relating to the theory, philosophy, or study of law.
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The judge's opinion was notable for its jurisprudential depth, drawing on centuries of legal theory.
Scholars debated the jurisprudential implications of the court's new interpretation of due process.
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Derived from 'jurisprudence' (the philosophy of law), this adjective appears mostly in academic and legal writing rather than everyday speech.
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