Jurisprudence
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The philosophy, science and study of law and decisions based on the interpretation thereof
Example sentence: It is an established principle of jurisprudence in all civilized nations that the sovereign cannot be sued in its own courts, or in any other, without its consent and permission; but it may, if it thinks proper, waive this privilege, and permit itself to be made a defendant in a suit by individuals, or by another State.
Law
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The body of rules and standards issued by a government, or to be applied by courts and similar authorities.A particular such rule.A written or understood rule that concerns behaviours and the appropriate consequences thereof. Laws are usually associated with mores.A one-sided contract.A well-established, observed physical characteristic or behavior of nature.A statement that is true under specified conditions.A category of English "common law" petitions that request monetary relief, as opposed to relief in forms other than a monetary judgment; compare to "equity".One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the MCC.The police.
Example sentence: That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.