Realisms
/ˈriəˌlɪzəmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of realism; theories or attitudes that assert the existence or primacy of legal facts or principles independent of perceptions or ideologies.
Various realisms explain how laws function beyond formal rules.
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In legal contexts, 'realisms' is primarily used as the plural noun form of 'realism,' referring to multiple theories or perspectives within legal philosophy.
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