jurisprudence

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He studied Islamic jurisprudence under several high-ranking clerics, including Khamenei, and held various senior posts in the ministry of intelligence and Office of the Supreme Leader.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Some judges have stated forthrightly where they believe the problem with administration jurisprudence originates: at the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

American jurisprudence in this area has had so many twists and turns that it takes a whole book to explain them.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

A devout Christian and church leader, he speaks openly about how his faith has shaped his jurisprudence and administration of the courts.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

This suggestion may have been reassuring to those unfamiliar with the Court’s equal protection jurisprudence.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander