Democracies
/dɪˈmɒkrəsiz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Plural of democracy; political systems characterized by rule by the people through elected representatives or direct participation.
Many democracies protect the rights of minorities through constitutional guarantees.
Forms
- democracy
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'democracies' typically refers to multiple nation-states or systems with democratic governance, emphasizing the collective nature of legal and political rights frameworks.
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