jurisprudent

American

[joor-is-prood-nt] / ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈprud nt /

adjective

versed in jurisprudence.

noun

a person versed in jurisprudence.

jurisprudent British

/ ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdənt /

adjective

skilled in jurisprudence or versed in the principles of law

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noun

a jurisprudent person

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Etymology

Origin of jurisprudent

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

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

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