praxis

See also Praxis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρᾶξις (praksis, “action, activity, practice”)

Noun

praxis (plural praxes)

1. The practical application of any branch of learning.
2. (philosophy) The synthesis of theory and practice, without presuming the primacy of either.
3. Custom or established practice.

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Noun

praxis c.

1. practice, custom, the usual way to do things

   teori och praxis

   theory and practice

2. case law, previous court decisions as a base for legal judgement

   Hovrättens dom strider mot Europadomstolens praxis.

   The verdict of the court of appeal is in conflict with the practice of the European Court of Human Rights.

See also

• praktik
• rättsfall