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Legal realism

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002977

A school of thought in legal philosophy that emphasizes the practical application of law and the influence of social, economic, and political factors on judicial decision-making. Legal realists argue that judges are not merely applying pre-existing rules but are often making policy choices. This perspective contrasts with legal formalism.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002977
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A school of thought in legal philosophy that emphasizes the practical application of law and the influence of social, economic, and political factors on judicial decision-making. Legal realists argue that judges are not merely applying pre-existing rules but are often making policy choices. This perspective contrasts with legal formalism.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/legal-realism/"
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