jurisprudence
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Noun
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The theoretical study of law, including its philosophy, principles, and the reasoning behind legal systems.
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Which word fits the gap? "Her graduate work in _____ examined how courts justify overturning their own earlier decisions."
Answer: jurisprudence
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The theoretical study of law, including its philosophy, principles, and the reasoning behind legal systems.
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