Short note on Salmond

John William Salmond (1862–1924) was a preeminent jurist whose work, particularly his seminal book Jurisprudence or the Theory of the Law (1902), reshaped modern legal thought. Often associated with the analytical school of jurisprudence, his approach was unique for its focus on the judicial process and the administration of justice. 

1. Definition of Jurisprudence

Salmond defined jurisprudence as the "science of the first principles of the civil law". 

2. Definition of Law

Salmond’s definition of law is considered one of his greatest contributions: "Law is the body of principles recognized and applied by the state in the administration of justice".