Law

Law is the set of enforced rules under which a society is governed. Law is one of the most basic social institutions-and one of the most necessary. No society could exist if all people did just as they pleased without regard for the rights of others. Nor could a society exist if its members did not recognize that they also have certain obligations toward one another. The law thus establishes the rules that define a person's rights and obligations. The law also sets penalties for people who violate these rules, and it states how government shall enforce the rules and penalties. However, the law ...more

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One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School
To Kill a Mockingbird
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A Civil Action
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The Concept of Law
Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
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The Law
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Ayn Rand
“ There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. ...more ”
― Ayn Rand

Cassandra Clare
“ Lex malla, lex nulla. A bad law is no law. ”
― Cassandra Clare, Lady Midnight

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