jurisprudence

Definition of jurisprudencenext
as in law
formal the study of law a professor of jurisprudence

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Recent Examples of jurisprudence But the conservatism of his jurisprudence quickly became apparent. Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026 The justice also has a forthcoming book on his jurisprudence due out in October. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 First there’s Phil Reizenstein, who, during a long career plumbing the depths of Magic City jurisprudence, has represented a former telenovela actor who killed a motorist in a road rage incident, as well as a DEA agent in an investigation into corrupt activities. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026 Black folks have seen the face of the US’s prerogative state—the side of the government that dispenses arbitrary jurisprudence, discriminatory law enforcement, and violence against those who challenge its authority and dominant ideologies. Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jurisprudence
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Noun
  • Under Louisiana law, if no candidate clears the 50% threshold the top two finishers run again in a June 27 runoff.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • Passed in the final days of session and signed into law by Lamont earlier this week, the bill was praised as a massive victory for the state’s labor community and has been strongly embraced by unions and workers advocacy groups.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri was under arrest but said he was detained after trying to cross the border illegally.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Jones’ bill has so far unanimously passed the state Senate’s judiciary and local government committees.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Two unidentified adults were arrested and charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice.
    Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • Some suspect that the former president, in the face of arrest and political oblivion, has resorted to sowing chaos as a final resort to evade justice.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026

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“Jurisprudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisprudence. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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