demosprudence

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Coined by Lani Guinie and Gerald Torres in 2008. Blend of demography +‎ jurisprudence.

Noun[edit]

demosprudence (uncountable)

  1. (law, neologism) perspective that emphasizes ordinary people's agency to recognize rights and influence legal interpretation