jurisprudence
the theory or philosophy of law
Roots
- jur / jus: law, oath, or sworn duty
- prud / prudent: foresight, practical judgment, or careful wisdom
Other words with the jur / jus root
- abjure: to renounce formally
- adjure: to urge solemnly or command under oath
- conjure: to summon, call up, or bring to mind
- judge: to decide after considering evidence
- judicious: showing sound judgment, wisdom, or good sense
- juridical: relating to law or legal proceedings
- jurisdiction: official legal authority over an area or case
Other words with the prud / prudent root
- imprudence: lack of practical judgment
- imprudent: not careful or wise; rash
- jurisprudential: relating to the theory or philosophy of law
- prudence: careful practical judgment
- prudent: careful and wise in practical matters
- prudential: based on caution or practical judgment
Jur gives law; prudence gives judgment. Jurisprudence is careful thinking about law itself.
The seminar compared American and Roman ideas of jurisprudence.