Mores
/ˈmɔːriːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Customary norms and practices of a community regarded as binding and morally significant in law.
The court considered the local mores in determining the case's outcome.
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Commentary
Mores often influence the interpretation of laws where unwritten community standards apply.
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