legal philosophy

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legal philosophy Meaning of "legal philosophy"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

Synonym(s)

law

Usage(s):

  1. The problems of legal philosophy.
  2. China's legal philosophy, dating to imperial times, has generally favored the state over the individual, though in recent years that imbalance ameliorated somewhat.
  3. Vinsonlike the court over which he presidedhad no broad legal philosophy.
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