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
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  • California voters have twice rejected ballot measures to abolish the death penalty, first in 2012 and again in 2016, and Newsom’s decision overrides the will of the courts and state laws that permit capital punishment.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of laws
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  • Two days later, the justices blocked a separate federal district court order that would have required Missouri to use the new map.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But because Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself over a potential conflict of interest, the justices dropped the case.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Jurisprudences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisprudences. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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