juristic

Definition

Relating to the study, science, or interpretation of law, particularly as used by legal scholars to refer to the vast body of written Islamic legal texts.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'jurista' or 'jus' (meaning 'law'), the term entered English to describe matters pertaining to the professional study and administration of law.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the vast collection of specialized legal texts and interpretations that constitute the foundations of sharia, highlighting that it is a complex, academic body of work rather than a single, simple code.

Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law

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