Cultural Integration
/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds are incorporated into a legal or social framework, ensuring their practices align with prevailing laws or norms.
The city's policies promote cultural integration to protect minority rights within the legal system.
- (n.) In legal contexts, the harmonization of cultural practices with statutory requirements to facilitate cohesion and reduce conflict.
Cultural integration laws help resolve disputes arising from differing customary traditions.
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Commentary
Cultural integration in legal texts often balances respect for diverse cultural identities with adherence to common legal standards; drafters should clarify scope regarding customary law versus statutory law.
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