Communism
/ˈkɒm.jəˌnɪ.zəm/
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- (n.) A political and economic ideology advocating for the collective ownership of property and the abolition of social classes, often underpinning laws and policies in communist states.
The constitution of the country enshrined communism as the guiding principle of governance.
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In legal contexts, communism often relates to state structure, property laws, and ideological governance; its use should clarify whether referencing ideology or state practice.
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