Law Reform
/ˈlɔː rɪˌfɔːm/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of reviewing and amending laws to improve legal systems or address societal changes.
The government initiated a law reform to modernize outdated property regulations.
- (n.) Legislative changes enacted to update, clarify, or correct statutes and legal principles.
Law reform often involves repealing obsolete laws and introducing new legal provisions.
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- law reform
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Commentary
Law reform is distinct from lawmaking; it emphasizes adaptation of existing laws rather than creating entirely new legal frameworks.
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