jurisprudent
[ joor-is-prood-nt ]
/ ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈprud nt /
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adjective
versed in jurisprudence.
noun
a person versed in jurisprudence.
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Origin of jurisprudent
First recorded in 1620–30; jurisprud(ence) + -ent
Words nearby jurisprudent
juried, jurisconsult, jurisdiction, jurisp., jurisprudence, jurisprudent, jurist, juristic, juristic act, juristic person, Jur. M.
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Example sentences from the Web for jurisprudent
And, of course, the help of the medical jurisprudent is a commonplace of criminal investigation.
Scotland Yard|George Dilnot
British Dictionary definitions for jurisprudent
jurisprudent
/ (ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənt) /
adjective
skilled in jurisprudence or versed in the principles of law
noun
a jurisprudent person
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