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Word of the Day: Jurisprudence

Polish Translation: prawoznawstwo

Pronunciation: ˌ/jo͝orəˈspro͞odns/

Definition: (noun)

1) the science or philosophy of law.

2) a body or system of laws.

3) a department of law: medical jurisprudence.

Etymology:

early 17th century: from late Latin jurisprudentia, from Latin jus, jur- ‘law’ + prudentia ‘knowledge.’

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Word of the Day: Cunctation

French Translation: Cunctation

 

Pronunciation:

(kungk-TAY-shunn)

 

Definition: (noun)

 

1) Delay; procrastination; tardiness.

 

Etymology:

From Latin cunctari (to hesitate, delay). Earliest documented use: 1585.

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Word of the Day: Lachrymose

Polish translation: zapłakany

 

Definition: (adj)

 

1) given to tears or weeping : tearful

2) tending to cause tears : mournful

 

Etymology:

 

mid 17th century (in the sense ‘like tears; liable to exude in drops’): from Latin lacrimosus, from lacrima ‘tear.’