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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comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
conspireplot