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   Ju·ris·pru·dence

   /ˌjo͝orəsˈpro͞odns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the theory or philosophy of law.
   • ▪ a legal system: "American jurisprudence"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin jurisprudentia, from Latin jus, jur- ‘law’ + prudentia ‘knowledge’.

   Scrabble Points: 25

   • J

     8

   • U

     1

   • R

     1

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • P

     3

   • R

     1

   • U

     1

   • D

     2

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • C

     3

   • E

     1

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