Symbolism
/ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/
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- (n.) The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in legal texts or arguments, often to convey complex legal concepts.
The court recognized the symbolism of the flag in establishing national identity.
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Symbolism in legal contexts often involves interpreting symbols within statutes, contracts, or constitutional texts to glean underlying meanings.
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