jurisprudence

jurisprudence

 [jo̳r″is-proo´dens]

the science of the law.

medical jurisprudence the science of the law as applied to the practice of medicine; see also forensic medicine.

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jur·is·pru·dence

(jūr'is-prū'dens),

The science of law, its principles and concepts.

[L. juris prudentia, knowledge of law]

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jurisprudence

The science of law. Medical jurisprudence is another term for FORENSIC MEDICINE.

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jur·is·pru·dence

(jūr'is-prū'dĕns)

Legal principles and concepts.

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