Democratic Socialism
/dɪˈmɒkrætɪk ˈsoʊʃəˌlɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A political and legal philosophy advocating democratic political processes alongside social ownership and control of significant economic sectors, emphasizing social welfare and egalitarianism within a constitutional framework.
The new legislation reflected principles inspired by democratic socialism, aiming to increase public control over healthcare services.
Forms
- democratic socialism
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Commentary
Legal discussions of democratic socialism often focus on how democratic procedures integrate with social ownership obligations under constitutional or labor law contexts.
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