legal philosophy meaning

UK /ˈliːɡəl fɪˈlɒsəfi/ US /ˈliɡəl fəˈlɑsəfi/ 6 syllables

legal philosophy (noun): the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do.

Definition of legal philosophy

  1. the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

    Synonyms: jurisprudence, law

    Type of: philosophy

    Kinds: contract law, corporation law, matrimonial law, patent law

How to pronounce legal philosophy

legal philosophy is pronounced /ˈliːɡəl fɪˈlɒsəfi/ in British English and /ˈliɡəl fəˈlɑsəfi/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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