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Recent Examples of jurisprudence
Its seminary is the foremost clerical institution in the world, training students from Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan in a wide range of topics, including Shiite jurisprudence, Quranic interpretation and Arabic literature.
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Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Born in 1932 in Halberstadt, Kluge initially earned a doctorate in jurisprudence and began practicing as a as a lawyer.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Just months before Khomeini's death, the constitution was revised to state that the Leader needed only to be an expert in Islamic jurisprudence with political and managerial ability — a change that enabled Khamenei's elevation.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
While there already exists federal regulations and jurisprudence allowing certain volunteer work and internship programs without pay, state law on the subject matter would provide clarity on this obscure and often-litigated issue.
—Paul Lopez, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
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Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Born in 1932 in Halberstadt, Kluge initially earned a doctorate in jurisprudence and began practicing as a as a lawyer.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Just months before Khomeini's death, the constitution was revised to state that the Leader needed only to be an expert in Islamic jurisprudence with political and managerial ability — a change that enabled Khamenei's elevation.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
While there already exists federal regulations and jurisprudence allowing certain volunteer work and internship programs without pay, state law on the subject matter would provide clarity on this obscure and often-litigated issue.
—Paul Lopez, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisprudence
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Arizona law remains unchanged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Magyar is promising to clean house by tackling corruption and restoring the judiciary’s independence, including joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.—
Lionel Laurent,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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For 16 years, his authoritarian rule succeeded in taking over the press, the judiciary and other government institutions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Both justices attended Yale Law School, separated by 11 years.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Jurisprudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisprudence. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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