jurisprudence

[Fr., from Lat.jurispru dentia , from jus ( gen it.juris ) =law, and prudent i a = skill; Sp. jurisprudencia ; Ital. giurisprudenza .] The science of law; the knowledge of the laws, customs, and rights of men in a community, nece ary for the due administration of justice. (1) General jurisprudence: The science or philosophy of positive law. (2) Particular jurisprudence : The knowledge of the law of any particular nation. (3) Medical jurisprudence : [FORENSIC-MEDICINE, MEDICAL-JURISPRUDENCE.] *ju-ris-prû'-dent, a . & s. [Fr., from Lat. juris prudens , from jus (gen it. juris )=law, and prudens =skilled; Sp. jurisprudente ; Ital. giurisprudente .] A. As adj .: Learned in the law; skilled in jurisprudence. B. As subst.: One learned in the law; a jurisconsult.