Legal Reform

/ˈliːɡəl rɪˈfɔːrm/

Definitions

  1. (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.

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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