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jurisprudence

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/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/ · ju-ris-pru-dence

The theory or philosophy of law.

Meanings

nounformal

The theory or philosophy of law.

قانون کا نظریہ یا فلسفہ۔

فقہ

fiqh

Synonyms

legal theorylaw philosophylaw studyقانونی نظریہقانونی فلسفہقانون کا علم

Antonyms

lawlessnessanarchychaosبے قانونیانارکیاہلِ تسلیم

Common Collocations

  • the study of jurisprudence
  • jurisprudence and legal theory
  • foundational jurisprudence

Example Sentences

Jurisprudence encompasses a wide variety of legal theories and practices.

فقہ میں قانونی نظریات اور طریقوں کی وسیع اقسام شامل ہوتی ہیں۔

Fiqh mein qanuni nazriyat aur tareeqon ki wasi aqsaam shaamil hoti hain.

Understanding jurisprudence is crucial for any legal practitioner.

فقہ کو سمجھنا کسی بھی قانونی ماہر کے لئے نہایت ضروری ہے۔

Fiqh ko samajhna kisi bhi qanuni maahir ke liye nihayat zaroori hai.

The study of jurisprudence helps us comprehend the evolution of laws over centuries.

فقہ کا مطالعہ ہمیں صدیوں میں قوانین کی ترقی کو سمجھنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔

Fiqh ka mutala humein sadion mein qawaneen ki taraqqi ko samajhne mein madad deta hai.

Easily Confused With

jurisdiction:Jurisprudence refers to the philosophy of law, while jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to make legal decisions.

Word Family

jurisprudent
adjectiveفقیہ
jurisdictive
adjectiveقانونی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'juris' as related to law, and 'prudence' as wisdom, together implying wise understanding of law.

Imagine a judge contemplating the laws while surrounded by law books.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کارِ قانون جس کا ہے اس کا حق ہے

Kaar-e qanun jis ka hai us ka haq hai

He who owns the law, has the right.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "jurisprudentia" — the knowledge of law

First known use: 16th century

The term 'jurisprudence' has evolved from Latin, where 'jus' means law and 'prudentia' means wisdom or knowledge, referring to the study and theory of law.