definitions

jurisprudent

[ joo r-is-prood-nt ]
/ ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈprud nt /
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adjective

versed in jurisprudence.

noun

a person versed in jurisprudence.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

juried, jurisconsult, jurisdiction, jurisp., jurisprudence, jurisprudent, jurist, juristic, juristic act, juristic person, juror

Origin of jurisprudent

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