jurisprudent

[ joor-is-prood-nt ]

adjective

1. versed in jurisprudence.

noun

1. a person versed in jurisprudence.

jurisprudent

/ ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənt /

adjective

1. skilled in jurisprudence or versed in the principles of law

noun

1. a jurisprudent person

Word History and Origins

Origin of jurisprudent¹

First recorded in 1620–30; jurisprud(ence) + -ent

Example Sentences

And, of course, the help of the medical jurisprudent is a commonplace of criminal investigation.

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