Parochialism
/ˌpær.əˈkɪə.li.ɪ.zəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A narrow focus on local or limited concerns, often leading to neglect of broader or national interests in legal or policy contexts.
The court criticized the statute for its parochialism, which ignored federal interests.
- (n.) The tendency to prioritize local church or ecclesiastical authority over wider religious or civil jurisdiction in canon law.
Parochialism affected the church's autonomy in adjudicating disputes within its parish.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, beware of parochialism that may limit the applicability or fairness of laws by unduly emphasizing local interests.
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