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jurisprudences

noun

plural of jurisprudence
as in laws
formal the study of law a professor of jurisprudence

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  1. laws
  2. justices
Noun
  • Tax laws or regulations are subject to change at any time and can have a substantial impact on an actual client situation.
    — Rob Edwards, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The same statute says the state board is responsible for ensuring local school boards comply with state laws and regulations.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of laws
Noun
  • New Jersey’s attorney general petitioned the Supreme Court, asking the justices to step in.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The panel of justices from the 3rd District Court of Appeals heard arguments via Zoom.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of justices
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“Jurisprudences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisprudences. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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