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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| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
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| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |