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Jurisprudent — Ju ris*pru dent, n. [Cf. F. jurisprudent.] One skilled in law or jurisprudence. [R.] De Quincey. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jurisprudent — [ʒyʀispʀydɑ̃] n. m. ÉTYM. 1639; de jurisprudence, d après prudent. ❖ ♦ Vx. Juriste (repris ironiquement à la fin du XIXe; A. Daudet, 1888). En adj. (avec l idée de prudent). || « Un monsieur très jurisprudent… » (Verlaine … Encyclopédie Universelle
Jurisprudent — Ju ris*pru dent, a. [See {Jurisprudence}.] Understanding law; skilled in jurisprudence. G. West. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jurisprudent — [joor΄ispro͞od′ nt] n. [Fr, back form. < jurisprudence: see JURISPRUDENCE] a student of jurisprudence; jurist adj. skilled in the law … English World dictionary
jurisprudent — noun Etymology: Late Latin jurisprudent , jurisprudens, from Latin juris + prudent , prudens skilled, prudent Date: 1628 jurist … New Collegiate Dictionary
jurisprudent — jurisprudence ► NOUN 1) the theory or philosophy of law. 2) a legal system. DERIVATIVES jurisprudent adjective & noun jurisprudential adjective. ORIGIN Latin jurisprudentia, from jus law + prudentia knowledge … English terms dictionary
jurisprudent — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|sprüdənt noun ( s) Etymology: Late Latin jurisprudent , jurisprudens, from Latin juris (gen. of jus right, law) + prudent , prudens foreseeing, skilled, prudent more at prudent : a person skilled in jurisprudence : jurist … Useful english dictionary
jurisprudent — /joor is proohd nt/, adj. 1. versed in jurisprudence. n. 2. a person versed in jurisprudence. [1620 30; JURISPRUD(ENCE) + ENT] * * * … Universalium
jurisprudent — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A public official who decides cases brought before a court of law in order to administer justice: judge, jurist, justice, justice of the peace, magistrate. See DECIDE, LAW … English dictionary for students
jurisprudent — n. legal expert, one who knows the legal system well … English contemporary dictionary
