Legal Reform
/ˈliːɡəl rɪˈfɔːrm/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of reviewing and amending laws or legal systems to improve justice, efficiency, or social outcomes.
The government initiated a legal reform to modernize property rights legislation.
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Commentary
Legal reform often involves legislative changes but can also include procedural or institutional adjustments; clear scope is essential in drafting.
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