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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touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
parochialof or relating to a church parish
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)