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Jurisprudence
The science or philosophy of law. Also, the application of the principles of law and justice to health and medicine.
legislation and jurisprudence [Subheading]
Used for laws, statutes, ordinances, or government regulations, as well as for legal controversy and court decisions.
Year introduced: 1978
Forensic Psychiatry
Psychiatry in its legal aspects. This includes criminology, penology, commitment of mentally ill, the psychiatrist's role in compensation cases, the problems of releasing information to the court, and of expert testimony.
Year introduced: 1969