jurisprudent

[joo r-is-prood-nt]

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adjective

versed in jurisprudence.

noun

a person versed in jurisprudence.

Origin of jurisprudent

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

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Related Words for jurisprudent

arbiter, authority, bench, court, critic, expert, honor, inspector, intercessor, intermediary, interpreter, judiciary, jurist, justice, magistrate, marshal, moderator, negotiator, peacemaker, referee

British Dictionary definitions for jurisprudent

jurisprudent

adjective

skilled in jurisprudence or versed in the principles of law

noun

a jurisprudent person

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