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jurisprudence

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formal the study of law a professor of jurisprudence

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Recent Examples of jurisprudence But Roberts and Barrett are jurisprudential conservatives who seek to apply the Constitution consistent with their conservative jurisprudence. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 In his dissenting opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the majority had destabilized longstanding Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 Writing for the majority, Justice Jackson produced one of the most celebrated passages in American jurisprudence. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The liberal Warren and Burger courts dominated American jurisprudence from 1953 to 1986. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jurisprudence

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Bonta, New York's Attorney General Letitia James, and 14 other state attorneys filed a lawsuit against TikTok in 2024 for violating consumer protection laws.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Courts in Texas, Louisiana and elsewhere aren’t bound by 10th Circuit precedent and can reach different or even opposite decisions on the exact same questions of law.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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That, in turn, has led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing parliamentary majority to announce plans to overhaul the judiciary, including removing its horizontal-review power.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
In January 2026, Guard withdrew his appointment to the federal judiciary and DeSantis appointed Guard to be a judge on the state’s Second District Court of Appeal.

— Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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Professionals who need the assistance of the dogs as part of their work in health care, criminal justice or education also have long-standing relationships with Canine Companions.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The push comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces criticism at home for a restrained response, trying to balance Japan’s alliance with Washington and its commitment to international justice.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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