Sociological Jurisprudence
/ˌsoʊsiˈɒlədʒɪkəl ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdɛns/
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- (n.) A jurisprudential approach emphasizing the influence of social factors, institutions, and realities on the development and application of law.
Sociological jurisprudence argues that laws should adapt to societal changes for effective governance.
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Focuses on law as a social institution shaped by societal contexts, contrasting with formalist legal theories.
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