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A quick definition of legisprudence:

Term: LEGISPRUDENCE

Definition: Legisprudence is the study of laws and how they fit into different ideas about what law is and what it should do. It helps us understand how laws work and what they mean in different contexts.

A more thorough explanation:

LEGISPRUDENCE

Legisprudence is the study of laws and legal systems, analyzing them within the context of different philosophical beliefs about the nature and purpose of law.

One example of legisprudence in action might be a legal scholar examining a particular statute or law and considering how it aligns with different theories of jurisprudence. For instance, they might analyze whether a law is more in line with a natural law perspective, which emphasizes the inherent morality of certain actions, or a legal positivist perspective, which focuses on the authority of the state to create and enforce laws.

Another example might be a judge considering how to interpret a law in light of different jurisprudential theories. For instance, they might consider whether a law should be interpreted narrowly or broadly, depending on whether they believe the purpose of the law is to protect individual rights or promote the common good.

Legisprudence is all about understanding how different philosophical beliefs about the nature of law can shape our understanding of specific legal systems and statutes. By examining laws through the lens of different jurisprudential theories, legal scholars and practitioners can gain a deeper understanding of how laws work and what their purpose is. This can help them make more informed decisions about how to interpret and apply laws in specific cases.

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do u have a dream school?
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well i saw one is at fordham and one is at upenn and ik fordham isnt t14 but its better than temple and villanova
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dream is duke
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ooh interesting choice why Duke?
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i got into fordham and so did the dumbass I was dating for like two months it’s not that hard
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by which I mean if they let him in I don’t trust their standards
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my dad went to duke law so i have been a fan forever
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Duke is fun. I took a trip there when I was 19 or so. Really good time when I was a young rapscallion.
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@Dkkm11: are you not still a young rapscallion?
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Hmmm. I guess that’s okay.
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Does your life come in 5 year epochs typically?
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Someone told me a while ago that I was probably molested as a kid because I don’t really have any clear memories of my childhood. But I don’t think I was.
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Nah, the fucked up thing about therapists is they try and make you think your parents are your enemy 99% of the time and really they should be telling you that your parents have almost no effect on the rest of your life. If they can get you to keep focusing on your parents they can keep making money.
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Yeah, my life really does flow in about 5 years periods.
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My crypto also flows in 5 day epochs too.
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what do you do with your days as an unemployed crypto guy? do you play an instrument or something
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this is what i feel like when i get one single drill question right
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when u get one wrong ;(
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