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Etymology of the English word jurisprudence

the English word jurisprudence
derived from the Latin word iuris
derived from the Latin word iurisprudentia
derived from the Latin word ius (gravy; broth; soup; law; legal system; code)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *yewes-
derived from the Latin word prudentia (discretion; good sense, wisdom)
derived from the Latin word prudens (aware, skilled; sensible)
derived from the Latin word iurisprudens
using the Latin prefix jur-

Date

The earliest known usage of jurisprudence in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

jurisprudent

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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