An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. The science or philosophy of law.
   

2. A body or system of laws.
   

3. Civil Law: Decisions of courts, especially of reviewing tribunals (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from Fr. jurisprudence and directly from L.L. iurisprudentia “the science of law,” from iuris “of right, of law” + prudentia “knowledge, a foreseeing, foresight, sagacity.”

Etymology (PE): Dâdšenâxt, literally “science of justice,” from dâd, → justice, + šenâxt “knowledge, science,” → -logy.