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jurisprudence

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Definition of jurisprudence

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formal the study of law a professor of jurisprudence

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Recent Examples of jurisprudence But Roberts and Barrett are jurisprudential conservatives who seek to apply the Constitution consistent with their conservative jurisprudence. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 In his dissenting opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the majority had destabilized longstanding Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 Writing for the majority, Justice Jackson produced one of the most celebrated passages in American jurisprudence. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The liberal Warren and Burger courts dominated American jurisprudence from 1953 to 1986. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jurisprudence

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Bonta, New York's Attorney General Letitia James, and 14 other state attorneys filed a lawsuit against TikTok in 2024 for violating consumer protection laws.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Courts in Texas, Louisiana and elsewhere aren’t bound by 10th Circuit precedent and can reach different or even opposite decisions on the exact same questions of law.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Human rights advocates and opposition groups say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ’s government has weaponized the judiciary to target critics and rivals after more than two decades in power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But state and county offices, courts and judiciary facilities and most public schools in Oahu, Maui and Kauai counties will reopen.

— Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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The case could soon be appealed back to the Supreme Court, days after the justices handed down a procedural decision that allowed the administration to move ahead.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The proceedings open with selection of a panel consisting entirely of service members who will act as the jury to hear the case according to rules of military justice.

— Steve Gorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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