GRE Word List

JURISPRUDENCE

the science or philosophy of law

The meaning of the word jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law.

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WordMeaning
agapewide open : gaping
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
florescencea state or period of flourishing
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
douseto plunge into water
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
abortiveprematurely born
disclaimto make a disclaimer
memoiran official note or report : memorandum