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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.