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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maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
filthfoul or putrid matter
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating