jurisprudence
UK /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ US /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/
noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
The theoretical study of law.
2
Case law, or the body of case law regarding a certain subject.
There is considerable jurisprudence to the effect that only the evidence that was before the initial decision-maker should be considered by the Court on judicial review.
The concept of consent can be complicated, so much so that it is the subject of considerable jurisprudence and a formal definition in the Criminal Code.
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