Juristerei

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German

Etymology

Jurist +‎ -erei

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /juʁɪstəˈʁaɪ̯/
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Noun

Juristerei f (genitive Juristerei, no plural)

  1. (humorous) jurisprudence
    Synonyms: Jura, Rechtswissenschaft
    • 1924, Thomas Mann, Der Zauberberg [The Magic Mountain], volume 1, Berlin: S. Fischer, page 437:
      Womit beschäftigt sich die medizinische Wissenschaft? Ich verstehe ja natürlich nichts davon, aber sie beschäftigt sich doch mit dem Menschen. Und die Juristerei, die Gesetzgebung und Rechtsprechung? Auch mit dem Menschen.
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