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Austin's theory of law can be found in his work titled 'Province of Jurisprudence Determined', through…

By 'Province of Jurisprudence Determined' Austin meant to mark off the proper scope of jurisprudence, so "the subject matter of divine laws etc. do not fall within the…

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Austin's theory of law can be found in his work titled 'Province of Jurisprudence Determined', through which he meant to convey the idea that:

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By 'Province of Jurisprudence Determined' Austin meant to mark off the proper scope of jurisprudence, so "the subject matter of divine laws etc. do not fall within the purview of jurisprudence", divine law and positive morality not being law properly so called.

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