La jurisprudència
Example: La jurisprudència ajuda a interpretar les lleis en casos complexos.
Definition
"La jurisprudència" refers to the body of legal decisions made by courts that serve as a guide for interpreting laws and resolving future cases. It helps clarify legal principles and ensures consistency in the application of the law across different situations.
Etymology
The word "la jurisprudència" comes from the Latin 'jurisprudentia', meaning 'knowledge of the law' or 'legal wisdom'. It combines 'jus' (law) and 'prudentia' (prudence or knowledge). Did you know that the term originally referred broadly to legal knowledge before it became specific to court decisions?
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"La jurisprudència" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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