Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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jurisprudence | Yes | No | No | No |
dilatory plea | Yes | No | No | No |
jurisprudence (noun) | dilatory plea (noun) |
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the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer) |
the collection of rules imposed by authority |