jurisprudence — ju·ris·pru·dence /ˌju̇r əs prüd əns/ n [Late Latin jurisprudentia knowledge of or skill in law, from Latin juris, genitive of jus right, law + prudentia wisdom, proficiency] 1 a: a system or body of law in the federal jurisprudence; esp: a body… … Law dictionary
Hartian jurisprudence — a name often given to a system of jurisprudence either directly describing the work of the late H. L. A. Hart or a follower or commentator (usually, although not necessarily, earth bound). Hart considered the typical view that the lay person… … Law dictionary
command theory — or imperative theory (associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Austin) is based on the notion of commands issued by a sovereign. Bentham did not insist that the sovereign power be single, indivisible and answerable to no one. The habit of… … Law dictionary
imperative theory — command theory or imperative theory (associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Austin) is based on the notion of commands issued by a sovereign. Bentham did not insist that the sovereign power be single, indivisible and answerable to no one. The… … Law dictionary
validity — I noun authenticity, authority, correctness, force, forcefulness, genuineness, gravitas, lawfulness, legal force, legality, legitimacy, legitimateness, meritoriousness, pondus, potency, power, puissance, reality, realness, significance, soundness … Law dictionary
grundnorm — See Kelsinian jurisprudence. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 … Law dictionary
norm — I noun average, general performance, generality, habit, median, midpoint, model, mold, ordinary run, pattern, point of comparison, regular performance, rule, standard, typical performance II index code, criterion, cross section, example … Law dictionary
pure theory of law — See Kelsinian jurisprudence. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 … Law dictionary
sanctions — index codification Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 sanctions … Law dictionary
