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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centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
dulcetsweet to the taste
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue