La jurisprudencia
Example: La jurisprudencia reciente influye en las decisiones judiciales actuales.
Definition
"La jurisprudencia" refers to the body of judicial decisions and interpretations made by courts that guide and influence future legal rulings. It acts as a precedent, shaping how laws are applied and ensuring consistency in judicial outcomes over time.
Etymology
The term "la jurisprudencia" comes from Latin roots: 'juris' meaning law and 'prudentia' meaning knowledge or wisdom. It literally translates to 'the knowledge of the law.' Did you know that the word reflects the idea of learned judges providing wisdom through their decisions?
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"La jurisprudencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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