Jurisprudence

is the science of the law. By science here is understood that connection of truths founded on principles either evident of themselves, or capable: of demonstration; a collection of truths of the same kind, arranged in methodical order. In a more confined sense jurisprudence is the practical science of giving a wise interpretation to the laws, and to make a just application of them to all cases as they arise. In this sense it is the habit of judging the same question in the same manner, and by this course of judgments forming precedents.

1 Ayl. Pand. 3; Toull. Dr. Civ. Fr. tit. prel. s. 1, n.

1, 42, 99; Merl. science of the law. The term is usually applied to students and practitioners of law.