hurisprudensiya
hurisprudénsiya with stress marks
jurisprudence
Usage Note
Hurisprudensiya is a highly formal legal term borrowed from Spanish jurisprudencia, referring to the science of law or the body of court decisions that establish legal precedent. It is used exclusively in academic legal writing, law school contexts, and formal judicial proceedings. Everyday speakers would use 'batas' (law) or the English 'jurisprudence' instead.
Examples
" Mahirap ang hurisprudensiya. "
Natural Translation
Jurisprudence is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the jurisprudence.
" Mahalaga ang pag-aaral ng hurisprudensiya sa kursong abogasya. "
Natural Translation
Studying jurisprudence is important in the law program.
Literal Translation
Important the study of jurisprudence in-the course law.
" Ang mga desisyon ng Korte Suprema ang nagiging batayan ng hurisprudensiya na sinusunod ng mga mababang hukuman. "
Natural Translation
The decisions of the Supreme Court become the basis of the jurisprudence that lower courts follow.
Literal Translation
The decision of-the Court Supreme the becomes basis of-the jurisprudence that followed of-the lower court.
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