jurisbased
Jurisbased is an adjective used to describe approaches, analyses, or systems that are grounded in the law as the primary basis for conclusions. The term signals an emphasis on statutory text, judicial precedents, and doctrinal interpretation, rather than on extralegal considerations such as policy goals, economic impact, or ethical debates taken in isolation.
Etymology and scope: Juris- is from Latin jus, meaning law; based indicates rooting in. The term is
Applications: In statutory interpretation, jurisbased analysis foregrounds the text, structure, and binding precedents of the relevant
Criticism and limitations: Critics argue that a strict jurisbased stance can overlook policy desirability, equity, or
See also: jurisprudence, statutory interpretation, legal realism, rule of law, compliance, legal analytics.