jurisprudence
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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.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
jur·is·pru·dence
(jūr'is-prū'dĕns)Legal principles and concepts.
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