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Legal Anthropologist
A researcher studying law within the context of culture and society.
Legal Realism
A theory of law which asserts that the law is what courts say it is.
Rule of Conduct
A principle that governs behavior and can be expected to be enforced by the courts.
Normative Life
The values and beliefs that underpin the law and societal norms.
Legislation
The process of making laws.
Litigation
The process of resolving disputes in courts.
Adjudication
The application and interpretation of laws by the courts.
External Guarantee
Assurance that laws will be enforced, often through coercion.
Sanctions
Measures taken to ensure compliance with the law.
Customs
Traditional practices that are widely accepted and legally binding.
Law of Defamation
Legal principle allowing individuals to sue for false statements that cause harm.
Dispute Settlement
The framework provided by law to resolve conflicts and disagreements.
Social Control
The regulation of individual behavior by law to ensure conformity.
Exerting Social Control
Using laws to define boundaries and expectations of behavior.
Predicting Consequences
Understanding the outcomes of actions based on established laws.
Vulnerable Individuals
Groups or persons who require protection under the law to ensure safety and well-being.
Functions of Law
Law's roles in society including defining relationships, allocation of authority, and facilitating social change.
