Legal Empowerment

/ˈliːɡəl ɪmˌpaʊərmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process or strategy of enabling individuals and communities to understand and use the law to advance their rights and access justice.
    Legal empowerment initiatives help marginalized groups claim their land rights effectively.

Forms

  • legal empowerment

Commentary

Legal empowerment emphasizes participatory, bottom-up approaches to justice, beyond just formal legal representation.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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