Institutional Failure
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈfeɪljər/
Definitions
- (n.) The breakdown or inadequacy of legal or governmental institutions in performing their designated functions, often leading to failure in enforcing laws or protecting rights.
The court recognized institutional failure in the systemic denial of access to justice for marginalized groups.
Forms
- institutional failure
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Commentary
Use this term to highlight systemic issues within institutions rather than individual misconduct; emphasize the structural nature of failure in legal analysis.
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