alleryStart learning →The word 'jurisprudence' is derived from the Latin word for 'law' and which other word?
AWisdom (sapientia)
BRule (regula)
CKnowledge (prudentia)
DCustom (mos)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Knowledge (prudentia)
1. The unit traces 'jurisprudence' to 'juris' (law) and 'prudence' (knowledge).
2. So jurisprudence literally means 'knowledge of law'.
3. It is the study of the science of law — its concepts, principles and philosophies.
4. It is distinct from substantive law (rights, duties) and procedural law (process).
5. So 'prudence' (knowledge) is the second Latin root.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Programme, Paper 1 "Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws", Lesson 1 "Sources of Law" (Nov 2021 edition, pp 2-19)._
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