English to English
noun
- the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
source: WordNet 3.0
- the collection of rules imposed by authority
Civilization presupposes respect for the law.
The great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The science of juridical law; the knowledge of the laws, customs, and rights of men in a state or community, necessary for the due administration of justice.
source: Webster 1913
