legal system

Noun
  1. A system for interpreting and enforcing the laws (synset 105911823)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: system - a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
    subtypes:
    • bail - the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
    • jury system - a legal system for determining the facts at issue in a law suit
    • patent system - a legal system for protecting the rights of inventors
    • tax system - a legal system for assessing and collecting taxes
    • electoral system, voting system - a legal system for making democratic choices

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