Meanings
noundemosprudence (uncountable)
- neologismuncountablelawA perspective that emphasizes ordinary people's agency to recognize rights and influence legal interpretation.
Origin
Coined by Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres in 2008. Blend of demography + jurisprudence.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
demosprudence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demosprudence
MLA
“demosprudence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demosprudence. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “demosprudence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demosprudence.
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