De jurisprudentie
Example: De jurisprudentie helpt rechters bij het nemen van beslissingen.
Definition
"De jurisprudentie" refers to the body of court decisions and legal precedents that guide judges in making rulings. It represents the accumulated interpretations of laws through previous judgments, helping to ensure consistency and predictability in legal decisions.
Etymology
The term "de jurisprudentie" originates from the Latin 'jurisprudentia,' meaning 'knowledge of the law.' It combines 'jus' (law) and 'prudentia' (knowledge or skill). Did you know? The word reflects the idea of wisdom in applying legal principles, which has been central to law since Roman times.
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"De jurisprudentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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