jurisprudência — meaning in English
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English meaning
- jurisprudence noun The theoretical study of law and the principles underlying legal systems.
Senses
jurisprudência is used for these senses in English:
- case law Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.
- jurisprudence (legal) The theoretical study of law.
jurisprudence — full definition
- noun The theoretical study of law and the principles underlying legal systems.
- noun A body of judicial decisions on a particular subject; case law.